Program Overview

Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

Our Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation degree focuses on increasing peak performance and reducing injury risk and recovery time. This internationally accredited course with the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) will develop your knowledge and understanding whilst building the necessary skills to work as a strength and conditioning practitioner.

We bring together innovative testing and monitoring, training and rehabilitation programming and technical skills that are underpinned by the scientific principles of physiology, biomechanics and performance analysis.

Why Choose UoG?

• Join our dual-accredited course, with expert lecturers and small class sizes.
• Hands-on learning, practical course content and placements prepare you for industry.
• Our placement partners and alumni connections enable students access to a wide network of strength and conditioning coaches active in the industry.

Top Reasons to Study This Course

• Double course accreditation: Our program is accredited by both the UKSCA and NSCA. You’ll be provided with the knowledge and experiences to attain these industry recognised qualifications.
• Small class sizes: We thrive on offering small class sizes. Alongside delivering key content, this allows us to focus on the areas you may need extra guidance with.
• Placement focus: Placements are incorporated into your studies, you’ll gain industry relevant experience to develop your CV.

Course Modules

Level 4

• Fundamentals of Human Physiology
• Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
• Foundations of Strength and Conditioning Techniques
• Programming Design and Implementation
• Needs Analysis and Field Testing
• Study Skills and Principles of Research

Level 5

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Level 6

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Entry Requirements

• 104 – 120 UCAS tariff points
• A-level: BCC
• BTEC: DMM
• T-level: Pass
• GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required.

Fees and Costs

• UK: £9,535 (2025/26)
• International: £17,425 (2025/26)

Career Promise

• 95% of our graduates are in work or further study
• If you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support, followed by the offer of a paid internship.
• Lifetime career coaching

Placements

• Our placement partners span a diverse range of industries, from elite performance to youth sport.
• In your final year, your placement is seamlessly integrated into your studies, providing you hands-on industry experience that strengthens your skills and enhances your career prospects.

Experiences

• Industry leaders in strength and conditioning visit our campus to deliver exclusive guest lectures.
• Hands-on collaboration with your peers, refining the practical skills essential for a successful career.
• Multi-disciplinary module alongside sports therapy students – mirroring the elite performance environments of top-level sport.

Facilities

• Strength and conditioning suite
• Sport science labs
• Sports Arena
• Oxstalls Library

Teaching Staff

• Our academic team brings extensive experience from the strength and conditioning world, with backgrounds in high-performance sport across the UK and abroad.
• All our teaching staff hold gold-standard UKSCA or NSCA qualifications, combining hands-on expertise with active research to deliver teaching shaped by the latest industry knowledge.

Related Courses

• Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons)
• Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)
• Sports Performance BSc (Hons)