Strength and Conditioning
UCAS Code: CB69
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
104 - 112 UCAS points at A2. Science Preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
106 - 112 UCAS points. Science Preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pass IB Diploma including 104 - 112 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects. Science Preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
104 - 112 UCAS points. Science Preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Science Preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Science Preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Science Preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Science Preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
104 - 112 UCAS points. Science Preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
104 - 112 UCAS points. Science Preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
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104 - 112 UCAS points. Science Preferable - Biology, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Strength & Conditioning degree at UCLan allows students to gain both theoretical knowledge and practitioner skills and apply them in a real world setting. Students will be given the opportunity to assist with performance testing of professional teams in order to gain invaluable experience of working within high performance sport.
Students will be taught by staff who coach at the elite level and who also undertake contemporary research at the highest level in the field of strength & conditioning. The skills and experience gained from these two crucial areas is used to create a relevant, practical and contemporary learning environment.
Students will graduate from the course with the knowledge and practical coaching competency to begin an exciting career as a Strength & Conditioning coach.
A rewarding career awaits - you could find yourself working in sports performance or with high performance athletes, or working in the NHS or for local authorities. Graduates can also go on to a career as a consultant or working for governing bodies, and social work and health and fitness clubs are also options. Many of our graduates are now undertaking coaching roles in strength and conditioning, such as, Strength and Conditioning Coach for a sports club, Freelance Strength and Conditioning Coach, as well as Health settings, including in the medical field.
Modules
Year 1: Strength and Conditioning in Practice 1, Principles of Physiology and Scientific Enquiry, Training Theory, Functional Anatomy
Year 2: Strength and Conditioning in Practice 2, Applied Physiology and Scientific Enquiry, High Intensity Training and Conditioning, Common Sports Injuries and Prevention
Year 3: Research Project, Strength and Conditioning in Practice 3, Advanced Movement Analysis in Strength and Conditioning, Training Prescription for the Elite Athlete
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University of Central Lancashire
School of Sport and Health Sciences
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