BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning with Rehabilitation at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Learn about exercise science, movement, coaching and rehabilitation – and prepare for a rewarding career as a strength and conditioning coach. This is an exciting course where you'll discover that strength and conditioning is more than just gym work. Based in our accredited CASES labs in the Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, you’ll learn how to help people develop their speed, agility, endurance and strength.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement | Study mode: full-time (placement year available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout this hands-on course, you’ll plan and deliver coaching sessions. In lectures and practical sessions, you’ll explore how the body performs, and responds to, physical activity. Year 1 (Level 4): Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 1, Introduction to Sport Coaching and Development, Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 2, Practical Delivery of Sport and Physical Education, Professional Development - Level 4; options include CIMSPA Level 2 Gym Instructor. Year 2 (Level 5): Applied Research Skills, Physiological Profiling for Strength and Power, Functional Rehabilitation, Practical Competencies in Biomechanics, Strength and Conditioning, Applied Coaching and Teaching, Ruskin Module, Professional Development - Level 5; options include CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Trainer, Biomechanics: Analysis of Motion, Physiological Profiling for Endurance. Year 3 (Level 6): Talent Identification and Development in Sport, Rehabilitation for Performance, Exercise Medicine, Advanced Strength and Conditioning; options include Undergraduate Research Project, Advanced Work Placement, Physiological Basis of Training, Current Topics in Biomechanics.

Career pathways

Graduate ready to work in the burgeoning rapidly growing sport and fitness industry. As our course is aligned to UK Strength and Conditioning Association standards, you’ll be able to work as a strength and conditioning coach.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Must include a pass in Psychology, Physical Education, Sports Studies or a Science subject at A level or equivalent level. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be required prior to commencing your course. UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in a related subject are accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted, Higher Level Biology or a related subject is required. UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted, related subjects are required. UCAS Tariff Points from Access to HE Diplomas in a related subject are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted, related subjects are required. The European Baccalaureate at a minimum overall grade of 60% is accepted, this must include a related subject. HNC qualifications in a related subject are accepted. HND qualifications in a related subject are accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,400 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: International students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=u1008,u1129,u1009

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