MSc Strength & Conditioning at Cardiff Metropolitan University

A master's (MSc and MRes) preparing students for a career in strength and conditioning, accredited by the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association. It offers theory, applied and research routes and a dedicated internship module, and supports preparation for UKSCA (ASCC) and IUSCA (aIUSC) accreditation.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences  |  Duration: 16 months to 2 years full time; 3-5 years part time  |  Intake: 2027  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory: Strength and Conditioning: Theory and Practice, Advanced Training Practice in Strength and Conditioning and Research Methods for Sport. Theory route: Professional Practice, Independent Study, Preparation and Practice and a 60-credit Final Project. Applied route: Professional Practice, a 40-credit Internship and a 60-credit Final Project. Research route (MRes): 120-credit Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates work as professional strength and conditioning coaches with sports institutes, professional teams and national governing bodies, including the English Institute of Sport, Sport Wales, Leicester Tigers, Cardiff City FC and Bath Rugby, or continue to PhD study.

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