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Strength and Conditioning

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Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
BSc (Hons) On-Campus Full-time 3 - 4 years September £9535 per year £17250 per year

About Strength and Conditioning, BSc (Hons) - at Hartpury University

Immerse yourself in a performance sports environment, using dedicated gyms and human performance laboratories to understand how to enhance sports performance and perfect your coaching style. Work alongside our student athletes as you develop the knowledge and practical skills to improve the physical preparation of sports men and women. 

You’ll have opportunities for placements and work experience through our performance sports academies, as well as our close industry connections locally and nationally. You could work with the likes of Gloucester Rugby and a host of local schools and clubs.

Work alongside industry experts and practitioners, covering specialist strength and conditioning modules giving you the knowledge to prepare athletes for performance in various sporting contexts. You’ll also have access to coaches, nutritionists, and therapists, enabling you to gain knowledge and develop a skillset readying you to work in a professional, multidisciplinary environment when you graduate.

The programme follows the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) quality standards. You'll develop essential strength and conditioning knowledge, as well as learning about the other fundamental sports science disciplines including physiology, anatomy, sport psychology and biomechanics.

Make the most of our biomechanics and exercise physiology laboratories to get hands-on experience, developing your skills by undertaking analysis and assessing performance of different athletes. 

CIMSPA-endorsement

This course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). On successful completion of the course you’ll hold the professional position of 'Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach' and 'Strength and Conditioning Trainer'. Student CIMSPA membership fees are funded by us throughout your studies, providing you with career advice and further learning opportunities. Once you obtain both the 'Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach' and 'Strength and Conditioning Trainer' titles, you’ll then need to enter into a professional membership with CIMSPA in order to maintain the qualification.

NSCA-endorsement

This programme is endorsed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, ensuring that everything you're taught is industry-aligned, while providing you with a good platform to take the CSCS exam and adding to your overall employability. 


Entry requirements

Contact Hartpury University to find course entry requirements.


Why study at Hartpury University

Hartpury University students benefit from access to some of the most advanced facilities in the world at an educational instutiton. At Hartpury, we combine outstanding facilities, expert teaching, and a supportive community to help you thrive.

You’ll benefit from hands-on learning in industry-leading environments. Our dedicated staff and inclusive culture ensure you’ll receive the support you need to succeed.