Overview

The programme provides bespoke research-informed modules to develop your knowledge of all topics relevant to strength and conditioning. The programme capitalises on the University's sporting strengths to offer hands-on coaching experience, designed to give you the tools to develop athletic performance at the highest level.

You will focus on the science and practice of strength and conditioning, as well as the fundamental science underpinning performance adaptations. You will also immerse yourself in the strength and conditioning environment and have the opportunity to apply for an extended coaching placement with either Loughborough University performance athletes or external sport partners.

Career

Graduates of this Strength and Conditioning programme from Loughborough University will be able to pursue careers in a variety of settings predominantly working with elite sportspeople and teams, nationally and internationally. It could also open up career opportunities in youth athlete development, health and fitness club management, fitness consultancy, health promotion, personal fitness training, corporate health advice, sports or physical activity development and the armed forces.

The programme also prepares students adequately to apply for roles in allied professions, such as academia, sports coaching, sport science, youth athlete development, health and fitness club management, fitness consultancy, health promotion, personal fitness training, corporate health advice, sports or physical activity development and the armed forces.

Our graduates have secured strength and conditioning and coaching jobs with: Fulham Football Club, Arete Performance, England and Wales Cricket Board, Aquatic Sports Association of Malta, Cressey Sports Performance, schools and further education institutions.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Research

Strength and Conditioning Coaching

Applied Strength and Conditioning Science

The Science Underlying Performance and Injury

Neuromuscular Function

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 326 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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88

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67

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in sports science or a relevant biological science that contains an element of exercise physiology, such as applied human physiology or physiotherapy.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

13700 GBP / year

≈ 13700 GBP / year

Living costs

Loughborough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

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Funding

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