BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning at Solent University

Prepare for a successful career in strength and conditioning using coaching, training, and applied sport science skills, to work with athletes, teams and clients from grassroots to elite sport. Strength and conditioning (S&C) is an increasingly recognised and in-demand profession within sport, exercise, and health sectors. With the continued growth of elite and sub-elite sport, long-term athlete development programmes, and performance-focused physical preparation, there is a national and international demand for practitioners who can apply evidence-based training methods to improve athletic performance and reduce injury risk.

Faculty: Sport and fitness  |  Duration: 3 years; 4 years with foundation year; 4 years with year in industry; 5 years with foundation and industry years  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year option)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Coaching Fundamentals for Human Performance, Coaching Strength and Power, Coaching On- and Off-Field Conditioning, Coaching Plyometrics, Speed and Agility, Periodisation and Programming for Sport and Tactical Populations, Strength and Conditioning for Women and Girls, Youth Strength and Conditioning, Empirical Evidence and Performance Data Analysis, Applied Coaching Lab, Injury Risk Reduction and Return to Play, Preparing for Industry and Accreditation, Independent Research Project.

Career pathways

Following successful completion of the course - graduates are able to work as a strength and conditioning coach within amateur and professional sports clubs, schools, gymnasiums, health clubs and fitness centre, or working as a fitness professional with uniformed professions such as military, fire service and police.

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