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University of Lancashire: Strength and Conditioning
| Institution | University of Lancashire |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health, Social Work and Sport |
| Web | http://www.lancashire.ac.uk |
| cenquiries@lancashire.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01772 892400 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Course Overview
This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning
Gain the skills you need to become a competent and advanced coach on our MSc/PGDip Strength and Conditioning course. The programme mirrors the industry standards of British Weight Lifting and the UK Strength and Conditioning Association.
Our course is a dedicated distance learning postgraduate degree, which focuses on you as the practitioner. It’s underpinned by science, which ensures a balance between academic theory and field-based coaching skills.
All course material is delivered by experts in the field using innovative and interactive online methods whereby coaching science and approaches are shared, debated, and critiqued, all linked to relevant assessments to enhance your coaching expertise
Why study with us
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We work alongside British Weightlifting, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the UK Strength and Conditioning Association.
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We partner with the Football Medicine and Performance Association (FMPA), which means you'll have a direct link to the football industry.
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The course is delivered by industry experts with many years practitioner experience at national and international level.
What you'll do
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Question, critique and develop your knowledge, competency and ability to coach in all areas of strength development and conditioning.
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The course will allow you to dispel incorrect training approaches and instead develop a sound approach to the content of your coaching and behaviour as a coach.
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The course is progressive in nature, so that you will be well equipped to perform at a high level in a range of sports spanning power-based, team-based, combat and endurance sports.
Future Careers
Our Strength and Conditioning graduates work as self-employed coaches in a large variety of team sports, combat sports, strength-based sports, and endurance sports. Many also work within clubs, teams, and organisations. They deliver Strength and Conditioning support to a large range of audiences such as school PE lessons, recreational, semi-professional and professional athletes, and special population groups.
A large number of our graduates have secured careers, promotions or new business opportunities as a result of taking the MSc in Strength and Conditioning.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second class (2:2) honours degree of a UK university or its equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline | A qualification or experience deemed to be equivalent to the above. Those applicants seeking entry with appropriate experiences will be required to demonstrate the suitability of this experience both on application and at interview | For international students IELTS: 6.5 with no sub score lower than 6.0 is required or acceptable equivalent |
| Location | Preston Campus University of Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE |
Summary
Gain the skills you need to become a competent and advanced coach on our MSc Strength and Conditioning course. The programme mirrors the industry standards of British Weight Lifting and the UK Strength and Conditioning Association.
Our course is a dedicated distance learning postgraduate degree, which focuses on you as the practitioner. This award can be undertaken or completed in 2-3 years, depending on the number of modules taken each year.
It’s underpinned by science, which ensures a balance between academic theory and field-based coaching skills. All course material is delivered by experts in the field using innovative and interactive on-line methods whereby coaching science and approaches are shared, debated, and critiqued, all linked to relevant assessments to enhance your coaching expertise
Why study with us
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We work alongside British Weightlifting, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the UK Strength and Conditioning Association.
-
We’re just one of two universities which partner with the Football Medicine and Performance Association (FMPA) – this means a direct link to the football industry.
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The course is delivered by industry experts with many years practitioner experience at National and International level.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or learning in a related field such as sports science or strength and conditioning. |
| Location | Preston Campus University of Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE |
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