You should hold at least a 2.2 Bachelors degree with honours.
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With the continued expansion of sports strength and conditioning provision around the UK, there’s a growing need for highly qualified graduates in this field – and for those already working to further extend their specialist strength and conditioning knowledge.
On this Master’s you’ll learn and apply contemporary theoretical principles and scientific methodologies that enhance strength and conditioning practice.
The programme is designed to build on the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) award and the UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) award, to provide a necessary range of theoretical and practical experiences for a career as a strength and conditioning practitioner.
You can study full-time for a year or part-time over two years.
Assessment methods include exams, essays, critical review, presentation, scientific report writing, athlete reports, e-portfolio, proposal, student-led projects and a dissertation.
You should hold at least a 2.2 Bachelors degree with honours.
Or substantial experience within the strength and conditioning field
EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent.
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
| Start date | Location | Course code | Total Fee (UK) | Total Fee (international) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | — | £8,700 | £15,900 |
| Sep 2024 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | — | TBC | TBC |
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International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
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Graduates from this course can go on to work in:
The Master’s degree programme offers a student-centred environment and ensures the highest quality research-informed teaching.
In addition to world-class research facilities, the university has a recently renovated and dedicated strength and conditioning facility that can accommodate large groups of athletes simultaneously.
Increase your pay potential, specialise in the subject you love, or pursue your passion and switch careers.
UoG students can benefit from an alumni discount. Receive 20% discount on your postgraduate tuition fees as a 2022 graduate.
Discover your next step.
Delivering the best possible learning experience through cutting-edge technology and strong practical elements. You’ll work closely with expert lecturers and other students in the seminar room, the laboratory and the field.
“I am a member of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC). As a practicing Strength & Conditioning coach I aim to bring the passion and experience I have to my undergraduate teaching. I hope to provide a solid evidence-based approach to practice.”
Jonathan Hughes, Academic Course Leader for MSc Sports Strength and Conditioning
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