Strength and Conditioning with Rehabilitation [with Foundation Year] Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Learn about exercise science, movement, coaching and rehabilitation – and prepare for a rewarding career as a strength and conditioning coach.

This is an exciting course where you'll discover that strength and conditioning is more than just gym work.

Based in our accredited [CASES](https://www.cases.org.uk/) labs in the [Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences](https://www.aru.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/research/institutes-and-groups/cambridge-centre-for-sport-and-exercise-sciences), you’ll learn how to help people develop their speed, agility, endurance and strength.

You can specialise in biomechanics or exercise physiology from Year 2. There’s also the option to gain fitness industry qualifications, and gain experience through work placements.

We welcome talented athletes and offer financial support through our [Sport Scholarship](https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/scholarships/sport-scholarship).

Why ARU?

Study a leading Sports Science course – ranked second in the UK and 17th in the World (Shanghai Rankings 2023), and tenth in the UK (*Guardian* University Guide 2024).

Learn from highly skilled lecturers with professional experience as strength and conditioning coaches and sport therapists.

Become the front-runner for strength and conditioning rehabilitation in our specialist labs endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES).

Bring the world of work to life through [Live Briefs](https://www.aru.ac.uk/404-not-found?item=web%3a%7bE43BE3D5-C9AB-4A1C-930E-3BBCBED120BE%7d%40en), developed with employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.

Study an industry-approved course – accredited by the [Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity](https://www.cimspa.co.uk/) and aligned to UK Strength and Conditioning Association standards.

Learn with experts – 100% of our Sport Science research is recognised as internationally significant in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).