Strength and Conditioning (with Internship Opportunities)

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Sport and exercise science

Strength and Conditioning (with Internship Opportunities) MSc is a postgraduate degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University, based in Cardiff, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

The principle aim of the Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning (MSc and MRes) is to prepare students for a career conditioning industry. This is achieved through academic staff with both experience in the applied sector and currency of research within the strength and conditioning profession and related areas.

The programme also benefits from many industry based visiting lecturers. This is the first programme of its kind to offer a dedicated internship module through which students can gain academic credits while undertaking work experience in a club structure, professional organisation or National Governing Body. The programme offers the following course specific compulsory modules:

- Strength and Conditioning: Theory and Practice

- Strength and Conditioning: Advanced Training Practice in Strength and Conditioning

- Research Methods in Sport

Please contact the Programme Director, Dr Jeremy Moody, to discuss Internship details:
Email: mscsandc@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)29 2020 5863

A key aim of the programme is to support students in line with the UKSCA competency framework and in preparation for UKSCA accreditation (ASCC: Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach) and IUSCA accreditation (aIUSC). In order to qualify for the MSc or the MRes, students are required to successfully complete a final project to the value of 60 credits or 120 credits respectively.

Possible exit points - MSc/PgD/PgC

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Cardiff

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Cardiff

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Cardiff
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Sport and exercise science