Strength and Conditioning MSc at Northumbria University

This Masters course gives you the knowledge and practical competencies to train elite athletes or pursue your own research studies at PhD level. MSc Strength and Conditioning focuses on the practical aspects of the discipline, covering topics such as: the physiology of strength and conditioning, applied strength and conditioning, contemporary issues and professional practice for the benefit of athletes in the sporting industry. The course is focused on delivering industry specific knowledge teaching and research environment.

Faculty: School of Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation  |  Duration: 1 year Full Time; 2 years Part Time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: SER PG Project, Applied Strength & Conditioning, Strategic Interactions in Performance Sport, Sport Professional Practice, Physiology of Sport Performance, Research Methods. Optional modules include Applied Sport Nutrition, Working with Elite Performers, Sponsorship and Strategic Sport Brand Management.

Career pathways

Graduates of the programme have gone on to work as strength and conditioning coaches, sports scientists and performance managers across numerous high performance environments within sport and private organisations. Other graduates have also progressed to doctoral level study in the field of sports science.

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