Strength and Conditioning Science

St Mary's University, Twickenham
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Sport and exercise science

A-Level Entry

CCC - BBC

UCAS Points

96 - 112 points

About this course

Train to coach sports performers with a Strength and Conditioning Science degree at St Mary’s University – the front-runner for strength and conditioning education

Understand how to physically prepare and coach sports performers with our Strength and Conditioning Science degree. You will learn anatomy, neuromechanics, and how to apply your knowledge to the workplace.

Our strength and conditioning science programme is accredited by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Therefore, you’ll be eligible for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) qualification in the USA.

Our course also meets the requirements of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA).

International reputation

St Mary's is internationally recognised as the front-runner for strength and conditioning education. Our strength and conditioning science course was the first of its kind in the UK, and we have made sure it evolved to be highly successful.

We help students pursue careers in elite sport. Some of our graduates have performed in:

  • Olympic and Paralympic games

  • shows by The Royal Ballet

  • premiership football

  • premiership rugby.

    Expert teaching and support

    You will learn from accredited and highly experienced coaches here to aid your personal and professional development. Our student, Ben, tells us how our lecturers supported him during his Strength and Conditioning Science degree.

    Build hands-on, professional experience

    You will gain crucial coaching experience with our partner clubs and organisations, such as:

  • Crystal Palace FC

  • London Irish RFC

  • University London Boat Club

  • Sutton Tennis Academy

  • Royal Ballet Company.

    If you decide to spend a year studying abroad, you will also build coaching experience in college American football and NCAA basketball – a rare experience in the UK.

    Share facilities with Olympians

    You will learn in our 5,000-square-foot Performance Education Centre – part of our world-class facilities used by Olympians.

    You’ll also access our state-of-the art:

  • Biomechanics Laboratory

  • Exercise Physiology Laboratories.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCC - BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 112 points
    BTEC MMM - DMM

    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
    3433 Fitness and wellbeing instructors
    3431 Sports players
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals

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    96 - 112 points

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    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
    Twickenham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sport and exercise science

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    St Mary's University, Twickenham

    Twickenham

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