Course summary
This Master's degree is designed to support students in developing into outstanding Strength and Conditioning coaches. Why study Strength and Conditioning (Distance Learning)? To be an excellent strength and conditioning coach requires a wide knowledge across several domains and a number of different skill sets. These include:
- An extensive "toolbox" of training exercises and interventions
- An understanding of movement and the ability to teach movement
- An understanding of how the body adapts to training and how to organise training to maximise desirable adaptations
- An ability to coach
- The ability to understand various sources of evidence (including scientific evidence) and use it to inform your practice
Modules
Modules include: study skills; practical techniques in strength and conditioning; research methods and evidence based practice; biomechanics and skill acquisition in strength and conditioning; physiology of training; programme design, planning and monitoring; topical issues in strength and conditioning science; independent project.
Assessment method
The programme makes an extensive use of non-traditional assessment methods, alongside more traditional methods of assessment. Non-traditional modes of assessment include the posting of video blogs, practical coaching vivas, lab report (timed) and production of a website. Traditional modes of assessment include essays, case studies, presentations and viva voce examination.
Entry requirements
A 2:2 in an undergraduate degree, preferably in Sport Science or a related field. Experience in the strength and conditioning field amounting to at least ten hours per week is also required. This can be either paid or voluntary work. Some flexibility in requirements is possible for those achieving lower degree classifications where they can demonstrate substantial industry experience and that their current commitment to study has progressed from the time of their first degree.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £10500 | Year 1 |
| England | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10500 | Year 1 |
| International | £10500 | Year 1 |
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.
Provider information
St Mary's University, Twickenham
St Mary's University
Waldegrave Road
Twickenham
TW1 4SX