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MSc - Master of Science
College Lane - Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
College Lane - Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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About the courseThe MSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation is designed for graduate sports scientists, sports therapists, sports coaches, physiotherapists and other health professionals looking to expand their technical expertise, skills and career opportunities.You will advance your knowledge around the science and practice of strength and conditioning, providing practical and theoretical insight to help people achieve their performance goals, whether elite, recreational or just looking to improve their overall health. You will learn about the prevention and acceleration of recovery from injury and develop skills in the testing and monitoring of physical performance via biomechanical and physiological testing. You will build effective, practical coaching skills in foundation movements, resistance training, speed, agility and rehabilitation, as well as enhancing your analytical, critical thinking, communication and teamworking skills.This is a practical-based course with expert teaching staff from a variety of backgrounds and with experience working in elite sport and the health industry. You’ll benefit from an experiential learning experience at our Institute of Sport, with access to equipment such as our GRAIL treadmill, gold-standard force plates, 3D motion capture, environmental chamber, forcedecks software, gymAware, optojump, smart speed gates and more.Professional AccreditationsThis course is aligned to the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and will prepare you for the full accreditation.The University of Hertfordshire is also a UKSCA Strength and Conditioning Trainer licensed delivery partner, and this MSc will provide you with the opportunity to take the UKSCA Strength and Conditioning Trainer award. Therefore, this accreditation is also offered, subject to assessment.Most strength and conditioning jobs in the UK require UKSCA and/or NSCA accreditation or the ability to achieve this within six months: this MSc will provide that ability.CareersThis qualification will enhance your employability, opening exciting career opportunities in coaching and sports performance, as well as a range of roles in the health and fitness industry and in performance diagnostics-oriented organisations. Graduates would also be well equipped to create a consultancy business.
The entry requirements for the programme are: Either: a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as sports science, sports therapy, strength and conditioning, sport coaching, physiotherapy or sports and exercise nutrition; or an honours degree in another discipline that includes physiology, anatomy or biomechanics. Students who do not hold the required qualifications can still apply via the nonstandard route, which the Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation programme team will be happy to consider. To do this, applicants will need to produce a portfolio of evidence that enables the team to see how their professional experience and/or qualifications demonstrates the following: an ability to cope with the demands of the programme and study at level 7 (MSc level) a minimum of one years work experience in the strength, conditioning and rehabilitation industry or a related sector and/or relevant professional body accreditation. an ability to write and present work coherently and to present a sound argument, supported by relevant literature and academic research. the personal drive and commitment to undertake the programme. The above can be evidenced through a CV and employment references highlighting relevant past and current employment which includes areas such as report writing and presentations. If there are any queries regarding the submitted portfolio of evidence, the programme team may invite the applicant to a meeting (in person or online) to discuss their application.
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£15,120 per year
Students from Domestic
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£17,950 per year
Students from International
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