St Mary's University Twickenham, London
BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning ScienceTwickenham, United Kingdom
DEGREE TYPE
BSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 9,250 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* home students; 15,600 GBP - international students
Key Summary
Introduction
Strength and Conditioning Science is associated with the physical preparation and coaching of sports performers.
- UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) accreditation.
- This degree has numerous partnerships with professional clubs and organisations for students to gain necessary coaching experience.
- Facilities favoured by Olympic athletes.
- There are opportunities to study abroad for a semester in year two.
Why St Mary's?
Strength and Conditioning Science at St Mary’s University was the first course of its kind in the country and has evolved into a highly successful programme with a reputation of producing outstanding Strength and Conditioning coaches, delivered by accredited and highly experienced coaches.
Many elite sports performers choose to study Strength and Conditioning Science at St Mary’s; we have an excellent reputation for providing strength and conditioning support for their training and competitions whilst studying.
You are encouraged to spend a semester studying abroad during your degree. This can provide an invaluable experience on how to approach learning. Many students have also gained coaching experience in College American Football and Lacrosse, an experience which is rare in the UK.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in work placements as part of the course, both locally and in the wider London area. Previous students have worked with professional and amateur sports teams, in schools, colleges and university sports programmes, and in private and commercial gyms.
Program Outcome
Why study Strength and Conditioning Science?
St Mary's is internationally recognised as the front-runner for strength and conditioning education. The course is delivered in a 5,000 square-foot Performance Education Centre, providing you with the opportunity to practice your skills in a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facility.
Developing coaching experience alongside your studies is crucial. The course has excellent links with clubs and organisations from a variety of sports, including Crystal Palace FC, Fulham FC, London Irish RFC, University London Boat Club and Sutton Tennis Academy. We also have students embedded within the world-renowned Royal Ballet Company and Royal Ballet School in central London. These links enable you to obtain the necessary coaching experience needed to secure employment upon graduating.
There are eight specific strength and conditioning modules on the degree, which address the skills and knowledge required to pass the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) accreditation.
The degree will also prepare you for completion of the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) qualification in the USA.
Admissions
Curriculum
Year one
- Introduction to Research
- Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
- Field-Based Training Techniques
- Strength Training Techniques
- Physiology of Exercise
- Introduction to Sport Psychology and Skill Acquisition
Year two
- Research Methods
- Science in Practice
- Muscle Physiology
- Physiology of Training
- Sports Biomechanics
- Skill Acquisition I
Year three
- Research Project
- The organisation of Training
- Management of Specific Populations
- Science in the Workplace
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology - Optional
- Experimental Biomechanics - Optional
- Skill Acquisition II - Optional
Career Opportunities
- Strength and conditioning (equipped to undertake UKSCA and NSCA accreditation)
- Personal training (subject to further qualifications)
- Exercise and health
- Applied sports science (equipped to begin further study at MSc level and then BASES supervised experience)
- Teaching (equipped to undertake PGCE)
- Coaching
- Sport development
- Sport and recreation
The Careers Service has more information on careers and postgraduate study options available to Strength and Conditioning Science students who have started their studies at St Mary’s.
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
A range of scholarships and bursaries are available to new undergraduate students. This includes:
- St Mary's bursary
- Vice-Chancellor's Excellence scholarship
- Care leavers' bursary
- International student scholarships
- Sports scholarships
- Sports coaching bursary