Develop expertise in kinesiology topics with the Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning as you prepare to design fitness programs and train athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. Areas of emphasis: Exercise physiology, fitness assessment, program design, exercise prescription, and nutrition.

MSc Strength and Conditioning degree in line with UK Professional Governing Body standards (UKSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). This ensures that you leave us with the skill set, confidence, and specialist knowledge to excel in the field and that you’re industry-ready and prepared for accreditation. 

The University of Rome “Foro Italico”, an Italian state university excelling in the Sport Science studies, in consortium with the Norwegian School of Sport Science in Oslo (NOR), the University of Vienna (AUT), the University of Southern Denmark in Odense (DEN) and the German Sport University in Cologne (GER), leading European Universities in the field, offers a 2-year European Master of Science in Health and Physical Activity (120 ECTS).

The Fitness and Health Promotion concentration was designed to meet the needs of individuals who are currently working in or hoping to enter into a career in the health and fitness industry. This strand prepares individuals for the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credential, which can lead to a job in a rapidly expanding field. According to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, employment opportunities are expected to increase by 24% through 2020, and the field is expected to add more than 60,000 jobs over that time.

The Strength and Conditioning concentration was designed for current practitioners, aspiring strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, and athletic performance coaches.