Strength and Conditioning (Distance Learning)

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Postgraduate PgCert Distance learning (part-time) 2 Years Sport and exercise science

About this course

This Master's degree is designed to support students in developing into outstanding Strength and Conditioning coaches.

Why study Strength and Conditioning (Distance Learning)?

To be an excellent strength and conditioning coach requires a wide knowledge across several domains and a number of different skill sets. These include:

  • An extensive "toolbox" of training exercises and interventions

  • An understanding of movement and the ability to teach movement

  • An understanding of how the body adapts to training and how to organise training to maximise desirable adaptations

  • An ability to coach

  • The ability to understand various sources of evidence (including scientific evidence) and use it to inform your practice

    Our Master's degree in Strength and Conditioning has been designed with these demands in mind and aims to support students in developing as excellent strength and conditioning coaches.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: PgCert

    Location: Twickenham

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Richmond upon Thames

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Twickenham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1224 Leisure and sports managers and proprietors
    3432 Sports coaches, instructors and officials
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors
    3431 Sports players

    Course Details

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