This course is suitable for physiotherapists, sports therapists and other health, sport and exercise rehabilitation professionals who are interested in strength and conditioning.  

The aims of this module are to enable students to advance their practical understanding of strength and conditioning practice based on the underpinning science as well as develop technical and coaching skills appropriate for intermediate to advanced athletes across a range of exercise interventions, including resistance training, power training, plyometrics, speed and agility.

This module is equivalent to 150 hours of student effort including 5 taught days and 1 assessment day. All applications are considered on a first come, first served basis. Once the module is full the application portal will close, so early application is advised. 

Learning Outcomes

Successful students will typically: 

•   Critically analyse the scientific principles of training and adaptation through the implementation of  intermediate to advanced programming strategies.
• Critically appraise the mechanisms and models of resistance training, power training, speed, agility and plyometric training.

Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills

 Successful students will typically: 

•   Utilise multiple coaching methods with critical justification to adapt training programmes and monitor a variety of different populations.
• Perform techniques with proficiency and deliver coaching of resistance training, power training and speed, agility, and plyometric training.

Assessment

Practical - 30 minute Strength and Conditioning assessment.

Students must create a programme and perform and coach a variety of exercises, which may include resistance training, power training, speed, agility and plyometrics.