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PG Dip Strength and Conditioning

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You could work in high-performance sports, sports development or other environments where superior levels of athleticism are required.

As part of your course, you’ll:

  • Learn how to optimise human performance so that athletes of all abilities and sports can perform optimally while minimising their risk of injury

  • Study the biomechanics and physiology of the human body

  • Focus on the development of strength and power and cardiovascular adaptations to aid training and performance

  • Learn to understand the perspectives of other practitioners, including nutritionists, physiotherapists and psychologists

  • Have the opportunity to design and implement a programme for athletes or specific populations

  • Apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life situations

  • Establish positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including players, athletes, officials, coaches and parents

General Eligibility

Applicants should either have at least a second class honors degree in the cognate subjects of Sports Science, Sports Coaching, Sports Development, Physical Education or Qualified Teacher Status, at least a second class honors degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Biomechanics of Strength & Power

  • Physiology of Sports Conditioning

  • The Research Process

  • The Planning, Delivery & Evaluation of Training

  • Professional Practice in Strength & Conditioning

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 with no skills below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification.

Additional Information

This course is available: Part-time, 2 years

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