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Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning in Pontypridd United Kingdom | University of South Wales
University of South Wales
|
Pontypridd United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,260
(c. USD20,389.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The strength and conditioning degree at USW is crafted, developed, and taught by globally recognized experts in the field. Aspiring strength and conditioning coaches require a distinctive combination of scientific understanding, hands-on skills, and coaching proficiency. This program specifically meets all these needs, providing ample practical training opportunities and earning endorsement from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) through its ERP initiative. Students will acquire hands-on strength and conditioning techniques at USW Sport Park's cutting-edge facility, utilizing the same equipment employed to train and evaluate top-tier athletes. Additionally, you may join the University's coaching staff, offering strength and conditioning support to various sports teams and athletes while gaining invaluable coaching experience.
Upon graduation, you'll be ready to pursue roles as a strength and conditioning coach, working with individuals at all skill levels—from novices to professionals. The program also equips you to launch your own strength and conditioning practice or explore careers in fitness-related sectors like rehabilitation, personal training, health and wellness, or gym instruction.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Typical A-Level Offer
BBC to include a Science subject or PE and to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Welsh BACC Offer
Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB to include a Science subject or PE and to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical BTEC Offer
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Access to HE Offer
Pass the Access to HE Diploma in Sport/Science with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition).
BBC to include a Science subject or PE and to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Welsh BACC Offer
Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB to include a Science subject or PE and to exclude General Studies (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical BTEC Offer
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
Typical Access to HE Offer
Pass the Access to HE Diploma in Sport/Science with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition).
Tuition
GBP
15,260