Strength and Conditioning

Strength and Conditioning offered by University of Brighton is aimed at students who have undertaken a sports science, sports coaching or related undergraduate degree and who wish to continue their studies and progress to working within elite athletics.

Strength and Conditioning offered by University of Brighton aims to facilitate accreditation with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) through experiential learning on the professional enquiry placement module and key core modules such as practical applications to performance training, strength and rehabilitation science and effective coaching.

Careers

• The degree is designed to facilitate accreditation with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) - many graduates from our program are now UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coaches (ASCC).

• Employment prospects for graduates are extremely good. The strength and conditioning industry has expanded considerably and many professional sports organisations employ strength and conditioning coaches. This degree is specifically designed to provide the necessary skills and knowledge bases to undertake such a role.

The University of Brighton’s sport and exercise laboratories at the Eastbourne campus, where the course is based, are accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

Modules:

• Science of Physical Performance and Training

• Practical Applications of Training Theory

• Pedagogy for Strength and Conditioning Coaches

• Skills for Physiological Assessment

• The Science of Practice

• Personal Professional Development

• Final Research Project