PG Dip Strength and Conditioning at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Train to become a strength and conditioning coach. You’ll gain the skills required to get the best out of your clients, whatever their sport or performance level. You could work in high-performance sport, sports development or other environments where superior levels of athleticism are required.

Faculty: Carnegie School of Sport | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Biomechanics of Strength & Power, Physiology of Sports Conditioning, The Research Process, The Planning, Delivery & Evaluation of Training, Professional Practice in Strength & Conditioning.

Career pathways

Whether you are already working with elite competitors or you are a graduate looking to specialise, this course will prepare you for working with a range of athletes, professional sports teams or in organisations such as the armed forces. Possible careers could include strength and conditioning coach, physical training instructor or personal trainer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sports Science, Sport Coaching, Sport Development, Physical Education or Qualified Teacher Status, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. 5 with no skill below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,150 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £7150. Source

International applicants: GBP 12,665 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £12665. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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