Strength and Conditioning

University Centre Bishop Burton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Sport and exercise science

A-Level Entry

A* - E

UCAS Points

96 points

About this course

Strength and Conditioning is a strand of sport science with its foundations grounded in physiology, biomechanics, nutrition and coaching sciences. Practitioners within strength and conditioning are guided by evidence-based practice and their practice is associated with the physical and physiological preparation of athletes for sporting performance and improved health outcomes within clinical and general populations.

What will I study? Year 1:

  • Academic, Employment and Professional Skills

  • Anatomy & Physiology

  • Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement

  • Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning

  • Introduction to Research Skills

  • Introduction to Diet & Nutrition

    Year 2:

  • Research Methods & Analysis

  • Programming and Monitoring Athletic Development

  • Sport & Exercise Physiology

  • Professional Practice & Development

  • Applied S&C for Human Performance

  • Nutrition for Exercise & Sports Performance

    Year 3:

  • Advanced Strength & Conditioning

  • Clinical Exercise Prescription

  • Supervised Experience

  • Corrective Exercise and Injury Rehabilitation

  • Dissertation.

    Learning and Teaching Approach This programme is delivered with a variety of learning and teaching approaches. For all modules, theory lectures are delivered that aim to deliver the core content and provide the underpinning knowledge. To complement the theory lectures, students have group seminars/practical sessions that are used to reinforce concepts delivered theoretically. The teaching methods focus on facilitating a student-centred approach to enhance the independent learning that takes place outside of the classroom.

    Contact Time Contact time includes approximately 12-16 hours a week to include lectures, seminars, practicals and tutorials. Students are also expected to carry out a significant amount of independent study in addition to contact time (approximately 25-30 hours a week). Independent study includes reading around the subject, preparing for tutorials and seminars, preparing for, and completing, module assessments and revision for examinations; forming an essential part of a student’s learning journey.

    You can expect to receive your timetable during induction week.

    What else can I expect?

  • Additional facilities include Science Centre, IT suites, dedicated University Centre, study spaces and social areas, and modern Learning Resources Centre.

  • Online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used to enhance and facilitate teaching and independent learning on all programmes.

  • Experienced, supportive and motivated staff with both academic and industrial experience.

  • Our experienced Life Coaches are on hand to help you through your University journey from mentoring and coaching to health, wellbeing and resilience. Learn more about how our Life Coaches can support you: https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/university-centre/life-skills-team-at-ucbb

  • Talks from a range of visiting speakers.

  • Opportunities to attend trips to enhance learning.

  • Students have access to a range of support through our study skills, and health and wellbeing teams. Further information can be found on our website: https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/student-life/student-support

  • Relevant extra-curricular activity and/or work experience is encouraged of all students in order to enhance learning.

    Career Opportunities Students graduating from this programme could follow careers as a S&C coach, sports club fitness coach, health and fitness specialist, physiological development coach, rehabilitation assistant or into further postgraduate study.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades A* - E
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2311 Higher education teaching professionals
    2312 Further education teaching professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Beverley
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science