BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning Science

The Strength and Conditioning Science course at St Mary's University is a degree program ideal for those interested in the scientific principles that underpin high-performance sport. As a student of this course, you will learn how to enhance an athlete's performance and minimise their chances of injury.Course Content: The program is divided into various modules, analysing the body’s response and adaptation to exercise, understanding individual and team-based training, developing skills in monitoring and management of injuries, and understanding how to provide input in specific sports settings. Furthermore, the course includes study of advanced strength and conditioning, research methods and dissertation projects.Key Modules: Some of the significant module areas in this course include Anatomy and Kinesiology, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Motor Control and Learning, Exercise and Environmental Physiology, Strength and Conditioning for Team Sports, and Injuries in Sport. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).Future Careers: Graduates of this course can apply their skills in several areas – as strength and conditioning coaches, sports therapists, personal trainers, physiotherapists. The course also provides a sound basis for further study or research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.