PgCert Strength and Conditioning at University of Salford

Programme overview

A postgraduate strength and conditioning course at Salford, delivered part-time or full-time through a blended approach with a strong practice-based element. It develops the skills needed for lead roles in strength and conditioning and is recognised through the NSCA Education Recognition Program.

Faculty: School of Health and Society | Department: Strength and Conditioning | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Salford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Postgraduate Certificate is completed by passing one module, Strength and Conditioning, which covers current scientific principles, concepts and theories of athletic development, long-term athlete development, special populations and nutritional and psychological considerations, using keynote lectures and online material.

Career pathways

Lead strength and conditioning roles; graduates work in Premier League and Championship football and Paralympic weightlifting, and some progress to lecturing and doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2:1 honours degree in an appropriate sports or exercise related subject (e.g. physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, sports therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, sports medicine); a 2:2 may be considered with appropriate experience and satisfactory references. Applicants need access to an athlete or group of athletes for case-study assessments. Alternative route: Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (requires GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or equivalent achieved or in progress). Entry requirements apply to the MSc/PgDip/PgCert Strength and Conditioning group.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full-time: One year; Part-time: Two years; Part-time: Three years

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