This course offers a strong practice-based element, enabling you to develop the necessary skills for leadership roles in the field. Theoretical content is available online, allowing flexibility in your studies. You'll have the opportunity to apply your learning to your current job, utilizing case studies from your area of practice. Our staff are experts in strength and conditioning, often collaborating with professional sports teams and individual athletes.

This programme was the first postgraduate programme in Europe to receive international recognition through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Education Recognition Program (ERP).

You will:

• Gain a higher degree that will qualify you for a lead role in strength and conditioning.
• Develop the ability to critically evaluate the scientific principles and theories of athletic screening, and a clear understanding of the science behind performance measurement.
• Develop a critical understanding of the current scientific principles, concepts and theories of strength and conditioning and its real-life application.
• Undertake an in-depth, evidence-based exploration of a key area relevant to your own practice.