Strength and Conditioning Science
The Strength and Conditioning Science degree has evolved from the expanding Sport Science programme that has been growing steadily for the past 10 years.
This development and many others are unfolding in the exciting wake of the 2012 London Games, of which St Mary’s University College is a significant supporter.
Please note that all the course information on these pages is for the 2012/13 intake
Strength and Conditioning Science
UCAS Codes: Single Honours only - C607
This was the first undergraduate programme of study in the UK dedicated towards studying the science and practice of Strength and Conditioning. This degree will prepare you for completion of the national Strength and Conditioning accreditation assessments in both the UK (UK Strength and Conditioning Association - UKSCA) and the USA (National Strength and Conditioning Association - NSCA).
The programme is based around a core of Sport Science topics, and develops theoretical, practical and experiential awareness of key issues in Strength and Conditioning. In particular you will undertake over 140 hours of practical components in your first year focussed on developing the necessary practical strength and conditioning skills required to become a successful coach.
The programme will equip you to work directly in this field or continue to higher levels of study both in this country and abroad. You will also develop skills relevant to other careers in sport related fields, as well as those valued by all graduate employers.
St Mary’s University College has a long-standing tradition of excellence in sports and a significant number of elite sports performers regularly choose to study for degrees in the Sport, Health and Applied Science. At St Mary’s we seek to support them in combining their sport with higher education, and many remain in higher education on completion of their first degree.
The School has opportunities for students to continue to higher levels of study with its own MSc programme and opportunities to move onto MPhil or PhD research awards.
