Overview

Aligned with industry standards set by the UK’s Professional Body for Strength and Conditioning (UKSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and accredited by the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA), our course equips you with the scientific knowledge, coaching theory and practical expertise required for accreditation and career progression.

Career prospects

Strength and conditioning is a dynamic, increasingly specialist field – and demand is rising for highly qualified professionals with both scientific knowledge and applied expertise. The Strength and Conditioning course from Manchester Metropolitan University has been developed with input from industry-active coaches and academics, ensuring you graduate with the skills employers need now and in the future.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performance Testing, Monitoring and Analysis

Scientific Principles of Resistance Training

Applied Conditioning Strategies

Scientific Principals of Periodisation and Advanced Training Strategies

The Applied Practitioner in Sport and Exercise

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-15 00:00:00

More details

You can apply for a master’s course at any time throughout the year, most courses will close for applications in mid to late August.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 328 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a UK honours degree – at least a 2.2 undergraduate degree in a related area, including but not limited to, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport Coaching, Health Sciences, Physiology, Human Biology, or Human Movement; or in an area of study accompanied by professional or personal experience.

Applicants with relevant extensive professional experience in this field will be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Accredited Prior Experience (APE) entrance, even if they do not have the required qualifications.

Tuition Fees

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21000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10600 GBP / year

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Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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