Strength and Conditioning

University of Central Lancashire
Postgraduate MSc Distance learning (part-time) 2 Years Sport and exercise science

About this course

Gain the skills you need to become a competent and advanced coach on our MSc Strength and Conditioning course. The programme mirrors the industry standards of British Weight Lifting and the UK Strength and Conditioning Association.

Our course is a dedicated distance learning postgraduate degree, which focuses on you as the practitioner. This award can be undertaken or completed in 2-3 years, depending on the number of modules taken each year.

It’s underpinned by science, which ensures a balance between academic theory and field-based coaching skills. All course material is delivered by experts in the field using innovative and interactive on-line methods whereby coaching science and approaches are shared, debated, and critiqued, all linked to relevant assessments to enhance your coaching expertise

Why study with us

  • We work alongside British Weightlifting, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the UK Strength and Conditioning Association.

  • We’re just one of two universities which partner with the Football Medicine and Performance Association (FMPA) – this means a direct link to the football industry.

  • The course is delivered by industry experts with many years practitioner experience at National and International level.

    • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3431 Sports players
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Distance learning (part-time)
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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