Strength and Conditioning with Rehabilitation BSc (Hons)

If your ambition is to be a strength and conditioning coach and be able to work across the fitness and health industry, this course is for you. Learn about exercise science, movement, coaching and rehabilitation. <br/><br/>**Why study Strength and Conditioning with Rehabilitation at ARU?**<br/>- Study on one of the leading Sports Science courses – ranked second in the UK and 17th in the World (Shanghai Rankings 2023). <br/><br/><br/>- Learn from highly skilled lecturers with professional experience working as strength and conditioning coaches and sport therapists. <br/><br/><br/>- Become the front-runner for strength and conditioning rehabilitation in our specialist labs endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). <br/><br/><br/>- Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn with experts – 100% of our Sport Science research is recognised as internationally significant in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). <br/><br/><br/>- Study on an industry approved course – accredited by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and aligned to UK Strength and Conditioning Association standards. <br/><br/><br/>This is an exciting course where youll discover that strength and conditioning is more than just gym work. Based in our accredited BASES labs in the Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, you’ll learn how to help people develop their speed, agility, endurance and strength. <br/><br/>Throughout this hands-on course, you’ll plan and deliver coaching sessions. In lectures and practical sessions, you’ll explore how the body performs, and responds to physical activity. You’ll also look at data collection and interpretation; sports injuries and rehabilitation; and athlete development. Optional modules allow you to explore different aspects of coaching, from personal training to biomechanics. There’s also the option to gain fitness industry qualifications, and gain experience through work placements. In your final year, you can choose between a research project, or working and completing a project in industry. <br/><br/>We also welcome talented athletes and offer financial support through our Sport Scholarship.