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Strength Conditioning and Sports Coaching

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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level 

Level Five

UCAS Code 

C609

What's it all about? 

Make your mark in this highly competitive industry and work to develop athletes so they can achieve elite sport performances. Our foundation degree helps you build impressive knowledge of the latest techniques and training, contemporary conditioning issues, laboratory-based physiological testing and sports nutritional strategies for you to put into working practice. You will also learn about Olympic weight lifting techniques and appreciate the holistic view of improving sporting performance.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to:

  • the one year BSc (Hons) Health and Fitness top-up degree at Plymouth University
  • the final year of the BSc (Hons) Strength, Conditioning and Coaching degree at the University College of St Mark & St John (subject to approval)
  • the second or final year of health and fitness degrees at a range of universities
  • a wide range of careers in health, fitness and sports therapy industries.

Entry Requirements 

we welcome applications from those who have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above including English and maths, and one of the following:

  • 160 UCAS tariff points
  • a BTEC national award in a related subject
  • a 14-19 advanced diploma
  • an advanced Apprenticeship
  • an NVQ level 3 in a related subject
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

Two years

Are there any exams? 

Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework including practicals, examinations, and end-module tests.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

There is an opportunity to study the following modules on the course:
Year 1

  • Coaching Process and Practice
  • Sports Performance and Power Concepts
  • Physiological Testing of Athletes
  • Health Related Fitness Design and Injury Prevention Models
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Structural Kinesiology

Year 2

  • Research Skills
  • Contemporary Issues of Strength and Conditioning
  • Bio-mechanics and Performance Analysis
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Advanced Programme Design and Periodisation Models
  • Injury Management
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

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Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

Case Studies

This foundation degree programme is pleased to have established links with a range of professional sport clubs.

Students will be given the opportunity to work within these professional clubs on both a weekly basis & as part of pre-season training camps. This will give students a fantastic opportunity to put theory into practise and become adept at working with elite athletes.

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Leona Yabsley

The course gave me a great opportunity to achieve good grades and set me up for a good career. I've met lots of new people and am learning new things every day. I know that I am going to have a good qualification when I finish my course, so that keeps me working hard. The College is great if you want an adult atmosphere.

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