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

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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72

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pontypridd, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 575 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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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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OR

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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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).

Typical Welsh BACC Offer

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).

Typical BTEC Offer

BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit - Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 112-96 UCAS tariff points).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

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