Strength and Conditioning Hartpury University

Overview

The Strength and Conditioning M.Sc. at Hartpury University provides a comprehensive platform for practitioners to advance their evidence-based coaching performance. This programme bridges the gap between complex scientific theory and applied practice, ensuring graduates meet the high standards required by professional employers. Students benefit from a curriculum designed in collaboration with industry partners to reflect the modern demands of the sporting sector.

Why Strength and Conditioning at Hartpury University?

Hartpury University offers a unique environment where students train in a £10 million Sports Academy featuring some of the most advanced technology in the UK. The programme is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). These endorsements ensure that the curriculum is fully aligned with professional standards, providing a direct route to becoming a recognised Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Students are taught by research-active lecturers who are also accredited coaches, ensuring that the teaching is informed by the latest developments in the field. Furthermore, the Hartpury Sports Business Hub provides opportunities to engage with regional and national sports organisations, such as Gloucestershire County Cricket Club and Sport Wales, on live research briefs and consultancy projects.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 20625 per full
• National fee: GBP 12100 per full

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on developing well-rounded practitioners through a blend of theoretical modules and practical sessions. Modules may include:

• Applied Practice in Strength and Conditioning
• Conditioning for Physical Performance
• Performance Profiling and Testing for Athletes
• Planning and Monitoring for Athletic Training
• Skill Acquisition and Coaching for Strength and Conditioning
• Research Process
• Postgraduate Dissertation
• High Performing Environments
• Postgraduate Industry Placement Experience

Careers with Strength and Conditioning

Graduates from this programme are highly sought after in the professional sports market due to their CIMSPA-endorsed status. The course prepares individuals for diverse roles across the global sports industry, focusing on high-performance environments and athletic development. Recent graduates have successfully secured positions in the following areas:

• Professional sports clubs and academies
• Head of athletic development in schools
• Higher education lecturing and academic research
• Physical education coaching
• Private business ownership and consultancy

The dedicated employability and careers teams at the university provide ongoing support to help students transition into these professional roles, leveraging extensive industry connections to enhance graduate outcomes.