Strength and Conditioning

This exciting and applied Strength and Conditioning course fromUniversity of Wolverhamptonequips students with advanced knowledge and skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating fitness programs for athletes. Students who enrol in this program are usually already working as coaches or trainers, but want to advance their careers by obtaining a higher level of education.

The applied and practical nature of the Strength and Conditioning course from University of Wolverhampton will allow you the opportunity to develop key competencies in strength & conditioning coaching, and challenge you to develop your theoretical knowledge, applied experiences and research skills towards becoming an evidence-based S&C practitioner.

Quick Facts:

• The University of Wolverhampton has longstanding partnerships with a number of sporting organisations which add value to our educational programs, including guest lectures from experienced applied practitioners and opportunities for students to gain applied experience.

What happens on the course?

• During the MSc Strength and Conditioning course, you will study the underlying principles of S&C science and the multifaceted role of the S&C practitioner. The applied and practical nature of the course will equip you with the skills required to work with athletes and clients of different ages, abilities and demographics in designing and implementing bespoke training programs to enhance athletic performance and health and wellbeing.
• You will benefit from the insights of experienced S&C coaches and practitioners from related disciplines, and you will have opportunities to gain valuable applied experience and coaching qualifications alongside the course. There is an emphasis on technical coaching skills and the integration of S&C into the wider interdisciplinary performance setting.

Courses include:

• Advanced Research Methods

• Applied Strength and Conditioning Practice

• Athlete Profiling and Performance Monitoring

• Dissertation

• Practical Strength and Conditioning Techniques

• Science and practice of training program design