Applied Strength and Conditioning Science
MSc, PGDip, PGCert

Modules

• Coaching Skills for Strength and Conditioning Core

Coaching Skills for Strength and Conditioning (Core)

This module is a double credit module and is aimed at developing a range of practical coaching skills that are crucial for an S&C coach to harness.

This module will cover the underpinning technical models for a range of field- and gym-based movements including: sprinting, change of direction and agility, plyometric and ballistic activity, throwing, rotational movements, as well as Olympic lifting and derivatives, advanced resistance training techniques, and more.

This module will be taught intensively at the start of the programme.

• Applying Strength and Conditioning in Industry Core

Applying Strength and Conditioning in Industry (Core)

This is a placement module. You will be required to undertake an extensive vocational placement in a S&C environment.

Supporting lecture and seminar content will include considerations for applying S&C in a range of industry environments, as well as teaching critical skills around developing a coaching philosophy, learning how to reflect and develop as a practitioner, and other key vocational skills.

This module can be a single or double credit option.

• Testing, Programming, and Monitoring for Strength and Conditioning Core

Testing, Programming, and Monitoring for Strength and Conditioning (Core)

This is a double credit module and is aimed at developing a range of scientific skills that are often the remit of the S&C coach in an applied environment.

These will include developing knowledge and technical skill for various testing and assessment methodology used in applied sport. The module will also cover various programming methods and how to monitor training in athletes.

You will have the opportunity to get hands-on with a range of equipment that are frequently utilised in professional settings such as GPS units, Force Decks, GymAware and much more.

• Advanced Statistics Core

Advanced Statistics (Core)

This module is designed to prepare you to conduct research that uses quantitative statistics. Throughout the module, you will learn the underlying theory of statistical testing and apply it to real-world data sets, using a range of approaches.

You will gain the necessary skills to manage large datasets and organise the information in an understandable way. Collectively, you will enhance your ability to critically appraise quantitative approaches to research and independently apply statistical techniques to answer a research question.

• Research Project Core

Research Project (Core)

This module is a substantive and independent piece of research with a form of assessment that will allow students to develop, to an advanced level, a range of research and transferable skills.

The assessment for this module comprises a research proposal, oral presentation and a paper in a format suitable for publication.

Please note: this is a core module for MSc students, but is not available to PG Dip and PG Cert students.