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Strength and Conditioning (with Internship Opportunities) at Cardiff Metropolitan University - UCAS

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd)

Strength and Conditioning (with Internship Opportunities) (Taught)

Course options

2026 - 2027
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Course summary

The principle aim of the Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning (MSc and MRes) is to prepare students for a career conditioning industry. This is achieved through academic staff with both experience in the applied sector and currency of research within the strength and conditioning profession and related areas. The programme also benefits from many industry based visiting lecturers. This is the first programme of its kind to offer a dedicated internship module through which students can gain academic credits while undertaking work experience in a club structure, professional organisation or National Governing Body. The programme offers the following course specific compulsory modules:

  • Strength and Conditioning: Theory and Practice
  • Strength and Conditioning: Advanced Training Practice in Strength and Conditioning
  • Research Methods in Sport
Please contact the Programme Director, Dr Jeremy Moody, to discuss Internship details: Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)29 2020 5863 A key aim of the programme is to support students in line with the UKSCA competency framework and in preparation for UKSCA accreditation (ASCC: Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach) and IUSCA accreditation (aIUSC). In order to qualify for the MSc or the MRes, students are required to successfully complete a final project to the value of 60 credits or 120 credits respectively. Possible exit points - MSc/PgD/PgC

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have one of the following: An honours degree (2.1 or above) in a sport or exercise related area appropriate to the programme An honours degree (2.1 or above) in an alternative discipline area that is acceptable to the Programme Director Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in coaching, working within the health and fitness industry, sport science or exercise science will also be considered for entry to the programme

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £1225 Module
England £1225 Module
Northern Ireland £1225 Module
Scotland £1225 Module
Wales £1225 Module

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Strength and Conditioning (with Internship Opportunities) at Cardiff Metropolitan University - UCAS