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MSc Strength and Conditioning

Northumbria University, Newcastle

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Newcastle City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    26-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

MSc Strength and Conditioning focuses on the practical aspects of the discipline, covering topics such as: the physiology of strength and conditioning, applied strength and conditioning, contemporary issues and professional practice for the benefit of athletes in the sporting industry.The course is focused on delivering industry specific knowledge and is supported by a world class BASES-accredited teaching and research environment. Your future employment opportunities across the sports science industry will also be enhanced Notably this course is recognised by the NSCA Educational Recognition Programme, and was one of the first full-time courses in the UK to gain this status. You can expect a professional, hands-on learning experience. Our practical sessions involve laboratory and field-work to develop the range of skills required of a strength and conditioning practitioner, including measurement of key physical capacities, the execution of appropriate training methods, and the coaching of individuals and groups.Throughout your Masters, you’ll be working in our Sport Central laboratories a £30 million state-of-the-art facility that offers a strength and conditioning suite and sprint track, nutrition laboratory, nutrition kitchen, body composition laboratory, exercise physiology laboratory, integrated performance laboratory, and biomechanics and gait laboratory."It’s inspiring. You are constantly surrounded by individuals with a very high level of knowledge and experience within the industry."- Sam Bacon, former student, MSc Strength and ConditioningGraduates of the programme have gone on to work as strength and conditioning coaches, sports scientists and performance managers across numerous high performance environments within sport and private organisations. Other graduates have also progressed to doctoral level study in the field of sports science

Tuition fees

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£ 21,500per year

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University information

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Building

    13th out of 36

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  • Entry standards

    / Max 151
    127 84%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    19th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    11th

    3

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    / Max 222
    116 52%

    54th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    41st

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    11th

    55

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