BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning
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USW's strength and conditioning degree is designed, written and delivered by internationally renowned industry professionals.
Strength and conditioning coaches need a unique mix of scientific knowledge, practical expertise and coaching experience. This strength and conditioning course directly addresses all of these requirements.
It offers opportunities for extensive practical experience and is endorsed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) via its ERP programme.
You’ll learn practical strength and conditioning skills in our state-of-the-art-facility at USW Sport Park, using the same tools and equipment used to train and assess professional athletes.
You could also become part of the University’s coaching team, delivering strength and conditioning to its many sport teams and athletes, gaining valuable coaching experience.
What you will study
Strength and conditioning coaches require a unique mix of scientific knowledge, coaching knowledge, practical expertise and coaching experience. They therefore need to be able draw on knowledge and expertise across a wide range of disciplines and subject areas, and synthesise these areas in the design and delivery of effective training programmes.
Year One: Strength and Conditioning course
- Foundations of Strength and Conditioning
- Foundations of Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics for Strength and Conditioning
- Resistance Training
- Functional Screening
- Programming Athletic Development
- Speed, Agility and Endurance Development
Year Two: Strength and Conditioning course
- Effective Coaching in Strength and conditioning
- Fitness Testing and Coaching Technology
- Weightlifting
- Managing Data in Strength and Conditioning
- Setting up a Strength and Conditioning Business
- Sports Nutrition, Health and Injuries
Year Three: Strength and Conditioning course
- Advanced Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics for Strength and Conditioning
- Sport Specific Strength and Conditioning
- Planning and Managing Strength and Conditioning Programmes
- Research Project
- Strength and Conditioning for Special Populations
- Advanced Methods
Careers
Graduates are prepared for employment as a strength and conditioning coach, able to work across a range of levels – from beginners to elite athletes. You’ll also be able to set up your own strength and conditioning business, or enter a range of fitness-related industries, such as rehabilitation, personal training, health and wellness, or gym instruction.
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