Strength and Conditioning - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A degree training strength and conditioning coaches at USW Sport Park, with CIMSPA and IUSCA qualifications embedded and recognition from CIMSPA, NSCA and IUSCA. The strength and conditioning centre has 12 lifting platforms and a FIFA-approved 3G pitch.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: September | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one modules include Foundations of Coaching in Strength and Conditioning, Inside the Body: From Muscles to Mind, Health and Fitness Foundations and Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning.

Career pathways

Strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and personal training, blue light and corporate wellness, teaching and coaching, fitness-sector entrepreneurship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points or above. A level BBC including a Science subject or PE (excluding General Studies); Welsh Baccalaureate C in Skills Challenge Certificate plus BB including a Science subject or PE; BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject; Access to HE Diploma in Sport/Science with minimum 112 tariff points; T Level Pass (C and above). Minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4. Enhanced DBS check and DBS Update Service subscription required. Contextual offers may be made.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year; part-time fees per 20 credits Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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