MSc/PgDip/PgCert Strength and Conditioning

Take a lead role in Strength and Conditioning with this practice-based course and make a difference to your athletes with higher level skills. This course will greatly increase your chances of getting a high profile role in top-flight sport. It will also develop the vital practical skills that set you apart from the rest.

Career Prospects

Individuals that have completed this programme are now employed in Premier League and Championship Football, Paralympic Weightlifting, and some have progressed on to lecturing and Doctoral level study.

Alumni Profile

Al Stewart, was working a strength and conditioning at Manchester City Football Club Academy when he started the MSc Strength and Conditioning, with the aim of gaining a postgraduate degree while gaining additional practical skills and experience to permit him to progress to a more senior role. He is now the Head of Strength and Conditioning for Hull City FC.

Industry Links

This course has been developed to include the key competencies from both the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). This will enhance your employability as you will be able to demonstrate all of the key skills and knowledge required by employers in both the UK and the USA. Through this the course has successfully achieved endorsement from the NSCA via its Education Recognition Programme.

Further Study

Upon successful completion of this course it would be possible to progress on to a PhD, or a PhD via publication. We offer a range of research degrees relevant to your area of practice.  

As a University, we are committed to your continuing professional development. We run short courses and study days throughout the year to keep you at the forefront of developments in strength and conditioning.