Overview
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.
Careers
Graduates of the Strength and Conditioning (Hons) degree from University of South Wales 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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Essentials of Resistance Training
- Monitoring Growth and Long-Term Development across athletic performance
- Exercise Physiology
- Coaching Speed, Agility and Endurance Development
- Coaching the Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
- Screening, Prevention and Recovery
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Sports Management Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 230 other Bachelors in Sports Management in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Typical A-Level Offer
- BBC - CCC to include a Science subject or PE and to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 112-96 UCAS tariff points).
- Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB - CC to include a Science subject or PE and to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 112-96 UCAS tariff points).
- BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit - Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 112-96 UCAS tariff points).
Tuition Fee
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International
15260 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15260 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 36 months.
- Part-time UK: £740 per 20 credits
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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