TASS Strength and Conditioning Studentship 2023 NEW

TASS Strength and Conditioning Studentship 2024

The University of Wolverhampton is working with the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) to welcome applications for our strength and conditioning studentship. This studentship combines a full home tuition fees bursary for candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds and/or with a disability who are studying the MSc Strength and Conditioning Master’s programme full-time. 

This studentship combines a full home tuition fees bursary for the MSc Strength and Conditioning degree with an additional £2,500 CPD package to support with enhancing employability. During the studentship, the successful student will support the WLV Sport strength and conditioning program to gain practical experience coaching athletes across a range of sports. 

 

Aligning our work to Sport England’s broad ambitions of having a workforce within sport and physical activity which is representative of the population, TASS and the University of Wolverhampton have intentionally created this studentship to include a candidate who is from a culturally diverse background and/or has a disability. 

 

This exciting and applied course will develop scientific knowledge and skills for delivering strength and conditioning training methods within a range of contexts. The applied and practical nature of the course will equip students with the skills required to work with athletes and clients of different ages, abilities and demographics in designing and implementing bespoke training programmes to enhance athletic performance, health and wellbeing. Learn more about the course.  

 

The successful student will support the WLV Sport strength and conditioning program by coaching BUCS Teams and WLV Sport Scholars, as well as assisting TASS Athletes. They will complete 12 hours of coaching per week, in exchange for: 

  • being able to claim up to £2,500 towards external CPD opportunities.  
  • undertaking a free in-house CPD workshop program. 
  • delivering within state-of-the-art facilities that are housed on campus. 
  • receiving mentoring from a UKSCA-accredited coach. 

 

Person specification 

Criteria 

Example evidence required if shortlisted for interview* 

Qualifications 

1. Undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in sport science, strength and conditioning, or a related discipline (E). 

2. Relevant certification as a gym instructor, personal trainer, or for strength and conditioning. 

3. Sports coaching qualification from a recognised national governing body (D). 

4. Associate membership of the UKSCA (D). 

Academic transcript and certificates. 

Experience 

1. Experience leading groups and individuals through exercise sessions (E). 

2. Experience delivering strength and conditioning to individuals or groups (D). 

Employment reference. 

Personal qualities 

1. A desire to follow a career within the field of strength and conditioning (E). 

2. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills (E).  

3. The ability to work independently and as part of a team (E). 

Personal reference. 

 

 

Additional  

pre-conditions  

This studentship has been created to address the current gaps in diversity representation amongst sport practitioners in the UK. As such, this studentship aims to intentionally include a candidate who is from a culturally diverse background and/or has a disability. “You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities.” (Equality Act 2010) This may include dyslexia, vision impairment, physical disability, etc. 

*Please note that all evidence will be checked for applicants who are shortlisted for interview. 

In addition, the successful applicant will also need to complete a DBS check before commencing the MSc Strength and Conditioning.  

Successful progress on the MSc throughout the academic year is a requirement for continued receipt of the bursary and CPD package. 

The University of Wolverhampton welcomes applications from both home and international applicants, but only home tuition fees are covered by the bursary. Any outstanding international tuition fees would need to be covered by the successful student. 

The successful student will be required to deliver at both Wolverhampton City campus and Walsall campus. 

If you have any questions about the MSc Strength and Conditioning course, then please email m.niemz@wlv.ac.uk. 

For any enquiries about the studentship, please email: c.blades@wlv.ac.uk. 

 

The application is a two-stage process. You must submit BOTH stage 1 and stage 2 applications before the deadline. 

Details and advice on how to apply can be found by downloading the application pack below: 

MSc Strength and Conditioning Studentship 2024 Applicant Pack (Word doc 444k) (Word doc 445KB)

Application deadline: 9am, Monday 7 August 2024. 

Interview: Expected to take place week commencing Monday 19 August 2024.