Sport and Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)
Middlesex University
Sport and Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)
Course Summary
Overview
The burgeoning elite sports industry requires professionals who are able to push athletes to reach their peak potential. Our strength and conditioning focused degree is the ideal Sport and Exercise Science route for those who aspire to work with elite sportspeople at the top of their profession.
Why study BSc Sport and Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) at Middlesex University?
We are one of the UK's leading universities for sports education. Our degree prepares you to meet the challenges of elite level performance through studying the full spectrum of Sport and Exercise Science theory, while focusing on the development of effective strength and conditioning programmes, which are targeted at improving athletic performance. Our industry experienced tutors integrate professional practice into your studies.
We produce self-disciplined, professional sports science graduates who perform at the highest level (including competing and winning medals at the London Olympics 2012). Like all of our sports pathways, you can either apply directly to this course or to the general BSc Sport and Exercise Science programme and choose your specialism at the end of Year 2.
Course highlights
Our modern facilities at Allianz Park include research labs, rehabilitation, conditioning, and health and fitness suites
We work closely with prestigious sports organisations, like Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and Saracens Rugby Club, enabling you to build professional contacts while you study
You will complete 50 hours of placements each year, enabling you to develop professional experience before you graduate
Our staff are active sports professionals involved in coaching, sport massage and sport performance
This course is approved by SkillsActive to meet the required industry standard
As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Movement Analysis (15 Credits) - Compulsory
Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning (15 credits) - Compulsory
Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science (30 credits) - Compulsory
Professional Skills Development and Work Based Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory
Fundamentals of Training Principles in Sport & Exercise (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 2
Research Methods (30 credits) - Compulsory
Applied Sport and Exercise Science (30 credits) - Compulsory
Applied Performance Analysis (15 credits) - Compulsory
Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition (15 credits) - Compulsory
Applied Strength and Conditioning (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 3
Advanced Sport and Exercise Science (30 credits) - Compulsory
Dissertation (30 credits) - Compulsory
Advanced Strength and Conditioning (15 credits) - Compulsory
Work Based Learning (30 credits) - Compulsory
Modules for direct entry onto year 2 or 3 differ from those listed above. For details please visit the course page on Middlesex University’s website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
CQ00
Institution code:
M80
Campus Name:
Hendon Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including a C or above in Science or PE
including 32 points in a Science subject or PE
in a related subject
in a related subject
We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results. If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course