Abertay University

BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning

Strength and Conditioning (S&C) is an integral component of many amateur and professional sports and the need for trained professionals is growing all the time. Here at Abertay, you can study the only undergraduate Strength and Conditioning degree in Scotland.

You’ll develop the skills to be a strength and conditioning practitioner as well as grow your understanding of performance sports. We teach you how to apply your theoretical knowledge to practical, real-world situations.

You’ll have access to our Human Performance Laboratory and opportunities to meet the numerous professional sportsmen and sportswomen who draw on the expertise of our staff. This fascinating course draws on the core disciplines of physiology, biomechanics, coaching, and training theory.

4 reasons to choose Strength and Conditioning at Abertay

We're the Top Scottish Modern University for teaching quality and overall student satisfaction

That's according to the most recent National Student Survey 2023.

Our degree is accredited

Official recognition by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) helps to prepare you for the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certification. Accreditation by the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA), means you can choose to become an Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP) after graduation. These accreditations make you highly desirable in the workplace and help to increase your employment opportunities.

Professional experience in the industry

Work placements are embedded into the curriculum to help you apply theory to real-life situations. You'll have the opportunity to develop links with various sports industries and can also work towards achieving industry qualifications.

You'll leave with career prospects - not just a degree

Did you know 98% of our sports graduates are in work or further education within 15 months of graduating? We're a modern university focused on industry-relevant learning that'll land you a job after you graduate.