MSc Strength and Conditioning at Solent University

Programme overview

Boost your employability and gain the knowledge and experience to graduate as an effective strength and conditioning coach. Strength and conditioning is an exciting topic examining the science behind athletic physical preparation. A strength and conditioning coach helps to meet the individual needs of their clients and the specific needs of sports competition.

Faculty: Sport and fitness | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Full-time September start; Part-time September start (2027 entry) | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Advanced Physiology of Exercise Testing and Training, Analysing Movement in Exercise and Injury, Applied Research Methods and Study Design, Contemporary Topics in Strength and Conditioning, Developing Effective Coaching Practice, Independent Research Project, Principles of Strength and Conditioning, Programming and Periodisation.

Career pathways

Graduates from this course are well prepared for employment as a strength and conditioning coach, for example in professional sports clubs, university sports, private schools and colleges, gym and health clubs or even self-employed. Careers could include: Strength and conditioning coach, Youth sports coach, Sports scientist, Personal trainer, Lecturer, Researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in relevant subject area. Significant industry experience will be considered on an individual basis. If you do not have these qualifications or are unsure of your eligibility please contact the University. English language: IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening and speaking.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,712 a year (2027/28). UK and Channel Island full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,350 a year (2027/28). International full-time fee Source

Intake: Full-time September start; Part-time September start (2027 entry)

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.solent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/strength-and-conditioning-msc

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