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University of Brighton: Strength and Conditioning
| Institution | University of Brighton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Sport and Health Sciences |
| Web | https://www.brighton.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 01273 644644 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The course is aimed at students who have undertaken a sports science, sports coaching or related undergraduate degree and who wish to continue their studies and progress to working within elite athletics.
The course aims to facilitate accreditation with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) through experiential learning on the professional enquiry placement module and key core modules such as practical applications to performance training, strength and rehabilitation science and effective coaching.
The University of Brighton’s sport and exercise laboratories at the Eastbourne campus, where the course is based, are accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). There are also extensive fitness and sport facilities on site including a new teaching and research gym.
The course leader, Flo Pietzsch, was a strength and conditioning coach with the Lawn Tennis Association and at the English Institute of Sport. He is an accredited member of UKSCA and has advised and worked with UKSCA on curriculum development on their recent coaching science content.
We are a REF 2014 top 20 university for world-leading research impact in sport and exercise science, leisure and tourism.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer for this course if you wish to begin studying with us in 2020. They should be used as a general guide. Relevant science honours degree, such as sports science, with a minimum 2:2 equivalent from a NARIC-recognised institution. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. |
| Location | Falmer Campus Village Way Falmer Brighton BN1 9PH |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer for this course if you wish to begin studying with us in 2020. They should be used as a general guide. Relevant science honours degree, such as sports science, with a minimum 2:2 equivalent from a NARIC-recognised institution. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. |
| Location | Falmer Campus Village Way Falmer Brighton BN1 9PH |
The University of Brighton has a community of around 3,000 postgraduate students from all over the world. We have three campuses in Brighton on the south coast of England - whichever campus you’re based at, you’ll be by the beach, beautiful countryside and within easy reach of London.
We’re also in the top 50 for graduate outcomes in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024).
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