MSc Strength and Conditioning

This course aims to develop your knowledge and skills across a range of areas related to the delivery of Strength and Conditioning principles and practices. You will be assessed in a variety of ways that are relevant to the extensive range of competencies required of an S&C coach. These include practical assessment of technical coaching competencies, portfolios and applied case studies demonstrating the ability to assess athletic performance and prescribe individualised training programmes, and written coursework demonstrating reflective practice and research skills.

A good graduate of this course will be able to:

Demonstrate a comprehensive and diverse range of applied technical skills in the physical preparation of athletes, including evaluating sports performance demands, planning and implementing bespoke training programmes, and assessing and monitoring changes in human performance.

Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the holistic role of the Strength and Conditioning practitioner and how to work independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team to support the development of athletes and clients to enhance performance.

Critically evaluate current trends, insights and research within Strength and Conditioning, and demonstrate a critical awareness of how evidence-based practice is applied within field. 

Develop interpersonal skills that enable effective integration within a performance team, and the effective application of Strength and Conditioning principles with athletes and clients.

Demonstrate employability through the accumulation of relevant applied experience, industry recognised qualifications and knowledge of continual professional development strategies to support lifelong learning and refinement of professional practice.

 

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

Academic Pathway:

• A degree classification of 2:2 or above in a related subject area.

Work Experience Pathways:

• Any degree subject area and 12 – 24 months of supervisory work experience in a related sport setting, demonstrating knowledge of the subject matter you are interested in pursuing.

Or 

• 3 – 5 five years of relevant managerial work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing. Should we need further clarity on your suitability a meeting may be arranged with the course leader.

All work experience-based applicants will be required to provide a reference detailing your role(s) and responsibilities from your line manager this would be requested after you have successfully applied.

Other Requirements

Entry to this course requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and an Occupational Health Check.

Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Check:

Due to the professional nature of some of our courses you may also be required to complete a Declaration of Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.  We will coordinate both of these non-academic conditions with you should your course require this and you receive an offer from us

There will be no cost for the DBS this is free to applicants who have secured an offer and have chosen to study at the University of Wolverhampton.

This course is delivered by experienced academics and applied practitioners in the fields of sports science and strength and conditioning (S&C), including UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) accredited coaches and tutors.  Our academic staff includes leading researchers and experienced practitioners with extensive experience of supporting athletes in enhancing their sports performance.  

Our fantastic specialist sports facilities house cutting-edge technology including our human movement lab with 3D motion capture system, physiology lab with environmental chamber and our high performance S&C Suite, which is part of the British Judo World Class Performance Centre.

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £12,858 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.

Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.

Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts. Please contact Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Aid. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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