BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning

Bachelor's degree

In Wolverhampton

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Wolverhampton

Please note this course is only available for Level 6 (Year 3) entry.

Strength & Conditioning (S&C) is the application of various sport and exercise sciences, which has at its heart the preparation of sports people for their varied and distinct activity needs. If you want to work with sports people to help them develop their readiness for sport or regain condition after a lay off or injury, this course is for you. S&C coaches work alongside a sports coach to assist in designing specific programmes that will address the particular needs of the athlete, team and sport. S&C is therefore about more than lifting weights - it encompasses the entire development of the athlete and what is needed to improve physical performance. This new and exciting course will develop your skills in applying physiology, biomechanics, psychology and aspects of sports medicine to the safe and effective planning and delivery of strength and conditioning sessions for both individual athletes and groups of performers from a variety of sports. You will have access to a wide range of outstanding sports facilities and sports science laboratories, in addition to the state of the art strength & conditioning suite within the British Judo Centre of Excellence on the Walsall Campus.

The course is accredited by Skills Active/Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), and completion of aspects of the course allows you to gain REPs qualifications in addition to your degree. REPs is an independent, public register which recognises the qualifications and expertise of exercise instructors in the UK. REPs provides a system of regulation for instructors and trainers to ensure that they meet the health and fitness industry’s agreed National Occupational Standards. This provides assurance and confidence to the public and employers that all professionals on the Register are appropriately qualified and have the knowledge, competence and skills to perform their role effectively.

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Facilities

Location

Start date

Wolverhampton (West Midlands)
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Wulfruna Street, WV1 1LY

Start date

On request

About this course

The course is closely aligned to the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) competencies areas, which are:

Scientific knowledge
Strength & Conditioning skills
Professional competencies

You will begin the course by learning about the core sciences, physiological functions of the body during/in response to training, and applied functional anatomy & movement.

As the course progresses you will develop specific skills such as athlete evaluation and monitoring, how to implement a sports specific training programme, and technical knowledge of weight lifting, plyometrics, speed & agility, aerobic & anaerobic endurance, and flexibility

By the end of the programme you will have developed competencies in designing and planning sessions, delivering Strength and Conditioning coaching sessions, communication skills, and health & safety principles.

Typical module structure:

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3


Introduction to Exercise Physiology

Analysis of Human Movement

Introduction to Biomechanics of Human Movement

Motor Learning

Training and Conditioning Principles in Practice

Research Skills for Sport & Exercise Science



Science in Performance Coaching

Principles of Personal Training

Training Principles for Sports Performance

Motor Control & Performance

Analysis of Sport Performance

Research Methods and Analytical Procedures

 



Professional Project

Optimising Training and Performance

Applied Sport Science in Coaching

Professional Practice

Sports Injury & Rehabilitation   

    

 

Who will teach me?

You will be taught by academic staff who are at the cutting edge of their fields. 

Amongst the high profile contributing to this course are:
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Andy Lane, Professor of Sport Psychology ampton.

Mark’s experience of delivering S&C services to elite athletes has included working with several Olympic sporting programmes within the UK high performance system, including GB Triathlon, GB canoeing, GB Water Polo and British cycling. Currently he...

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Course programme

As a student on this course, you will be a member of the University of Wolverhampton’s Institute of Sport and Human Science. This gives you a range of exciting benefits/opportunities. Here are just a few:

  • Access to fantastic specialist study and sports facilities.
  • As a graduate you will be very employable. In the most recent annual national Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Survey, over 99% of our Sport graduates reported that they were in in work or further study six months after they had left university.
  • You will have access to our fantastic ‘Career Development Week’. During this week you will have the opportunity to gain additional vocational qualifications at a heavily subsidised cost.
  • Work placement opportunities and the Wolverhampton Enterprise and Employability Award are embedded in all of the Undergraduate Degrees within the Institute.
  • Free set of Sport kit from our official suppliers, Under Armour.
  • Represent your university as part of Team Wolverhampton. Could you be a future winner of one our Sports Awards?
  • Apply for one of our Sports Scholarships worth up to £4,500.
  • Gain ‘real world’ experience through some of our exciting partnerships, such as our work with Walsall Football Club.
  • Free gym membership for students in Halls of Residence.
  • Take part in our Social Sport programme.
  • If you have some qualifications and experience in football coaching, there are opportunities to take a year out as part of our Pass it Forward initiative with West Bromwich Albion Football Club.
  • You will be based on the Walsall Campus which is the home of one of our partners, British Judo.

The Faculty of Education Health and Wellbeing series of seminars and lectures spans education, sport, care, psychology health and wellbeing, bringing you a variety of engaging speakers and experts from the University of Wolverhampton and many other UK universities, visit


This course will ensure that you are ‘Work Ready’ by enabling you to develop a range of skills identified as essential by employers in the Sport & Physical Activity Sector Skills Plan. For example you will gain practical skills such as:

  • Athlete evaluation, exercise testing and exercise prescription
  • Designing, delivering and evaluating exercise programmes for a range of client groups
  • Managing behaviour change to maximise performance and encourage a healthy lifestyle
  • Exercise laboratory skills
  • Clinical skills such as working with athletes in a laboratory setting
  • Customer care, demonstrating empathy, and diversity awareness
  • Working in and leading teams, communication and flexible working
  • Managing time and working independently
  • Research skills including managing a project, collecting and analysing data
  • Laboratory report writing
  • Presentation skills such as: live presentations, video presenting, blogs, vlogs, and through social media
  • IT skills


Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £9250 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Part-time £3050 per year# 2020-21 Home Full-time £9250 per year 2021-22 Home Part-time £3100 per year# 2021-22 International Full-time £12250 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £12950 per year 2021-22 International Part-time £6125 per year# 2020-21 International Part-time £6475 per year# 2021-22

Additional Course Costs

Mandatory Costs

  • Enhanced DBS required at a minimum cost of £40. The cost of the DBS is determined by the Government and further information can be found here - GOV.UK / Disclosure and Barring Service.
  • Uniform is provided for this course, however the University of Wolverhampton reserves the right to charge for extra uniform should this be required.
  • You will be required to provide appropriate foot wear at a cost of approximately £50-£60

Optional Costs

  • Various Sporting professional body memberships *prices will vary depending on body.
  • Various certified courses are available via My Course + More, ranging from £0 - £200.

Further information on these additional costs will be provided prior to the start of your studies

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed


This course is only available for Level 6 (Year Three) entry only.

  • HND in Sports related subject with Pass grade
  • Foundation Degree in Sports related subject with Pass grade
  • If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
  • International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here

Other Requirements

Students will be expected to demonstrate an interest or enthusiasm for variety of sporting activities.

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

If you have accepted a Conditional Offer made by the University of Wolverhampton you will receive correspondence asking you to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The charge for this will be a DBS fee of £40.00 and a £6.00 ID check service fee. You will also need to complete a physical activity readiness questionnaire prior to starting the course.


Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. 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) click here.


Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.


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

If 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.


Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

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


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Additional information

Strength & Conditioning (S&C) is the application of various sport and exercise sciences, which has at its heart the preparation of sports people for their varied and distinct activity needs.

BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning

£ 9,250 + VAT