Program Overview

Introduction to the Strength and Conditioning Program

The Strength and Conditioning program at the University of Canterbury is designed to help individuals achieve health, body composition, and fitness performance goals. This program focuses on developing training programs that boost performance and recondition athletes towards their best.

What Will My Study Involve?

• Learn about anatomy and exercise science to measure physical performance, create and test training methods, and prescribe rehabilitation and recovery programs.
  • This includes understanding the principles of exercise physiology and how to apply them in real-world settings.
• Study in the Performance Education and Training Centre, which includes a specialized strength and conditioning facility and 3D performance capture technology.
  • This state-of-the-art facility provides students with hands-on experience in a professional environment.
• Practical experiences working with professional sport organizations and athletes.
  • Students gain valuable industry experience and build networks within the field.
• Gain the skills required for National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA) accreditation to work as a professional strength and conditioning trainer.
  • This accreditation is highly regarded in the industry and opens up career opportunities for graduates.

Courses

Strength and Conditioning Major

To complete the Strength and Conditioning major as part of the Bachelor of Sport, students must take the following courses:

• 100-level:
  • SPRT107 Sport Nutrition
  • SPRT109 Strength and Conditioning
• 200-level:
  • SPRT209 Exercise Physiology
  • SPRT221 Injury and Rehabilitation
  • SPRT211 Physical Preparation Coaching
• 300-level:
  • SPRT302 Skill Acquisition in Sport
  • SPRT341 Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance
  • SPRT343 Performance Nutrition and Recovery Monitoring

Strength and Conditioning Minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health, Product Design, Psychological Science, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

• 100-level:
  • SPRT107 Sport Nutrition
  • SPRT109 Strength and Conditioning
• 200-level:
  • SPRT221 Injury and Rehabilitation
  • SPRT211 Physical Preparation Coaching
• 300-level:
  • SPRT302 Skill Acquisition in Sport OR SPRT341 Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance

Career Opportunities

Helping others achieve their peak athletic performance is a rewarding career and is in demand within sporting, military, and protective service industries. Career pathways could include:

• Strength and conditioning coach
• Personal trainer
• Rehabilitation advisor
• Sports scientist

Qualifications

The University of Canterbury offers a range of qualifications that can include the Strength and Conditioning program, such as:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours
• Bachelor of Health
• Bachelor of Product Design
• Bachelor of Psychological Science
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
• Bachelor of Sport
• Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership

Related Subjects

Other areas of study that might be of interest include:

• Sport Coaching and Physical Education: Learn how to lead and inspire others to reach their sporting potential.
• Performance Data Analysis: Examine sporting event data to develop game plans and winning strategies.