Strength and Conditioning Coaching
Position Details (Master's)
On the Strength and Conditioning Coaching course at Sheffield Hallam Universitydevelop your knowledge, skills and interpersonal attributes, alongside a holistic understanding of optimising athletic performance.
On the Strength and Conditioning Coaching course at Sheffield Hallam University you’ll explore exercise physiology, biomechanics and sports nutrition, while developing your practical coaching skills through experiential learning. You’ll prepare to identify and evaluate people’s physical needs – designing and implementing tailored strength and conditioning interventions.
You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills to work in various athletic sectors, from professional sports to private coaching.
Key facts
- Critically understand the scientific principles underpinning strength and conditioning.
- Develop your coaching expertise through pedagogical and experiential learning.
- Gain real-world knowledge through live coaching and work experience.
- Coach athletes to enhance your skills in program design and implementation.
- Advance sport and exercise science with cutting-edge independent research.
Careers and opportunities
This course prepares you for a career in:
- Applied strength and conditioning
- Applied sports science
- Health and wellbeing
- Research
- Academia
- Advanced Testing And Monitoring In Strength And Conditioning
- Applied Project In Sport And Physical Activity
- Coaching Of Strength And Conditioning
- Planning And Programming For Strength And Conditioning
- Research Methods In Sport And Physical Activity
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Sep 2026
Sheffield Hallam University
On Campus (Full Time)
1 year
Unspecified