Strength and Conditioning (with Internship Opportunities) MSc

The principle aim of the Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning (MSc and MRes) is to prepare students for a career conditioning industry. This is achieved through academic staff with both experience in the applied sector and currency of research within the strength and conditioning profession and related areas.<br/><br/>The programme also benefits from many industry based visiting lecturers. This is the first programme of its kind to offer a dedicated internship module through which students can gain academic credits while undertaking work experience in a club structure, professional organisation or National Governing Body. The programme offers the following course specific compulsory modules:<br/><br/><br/>- Strength and Conditioning: Theory and Practice<br/><br/><br/>- Strength and Conditioning: Advanced Training Practice in Strength and Conditioning<br/><br/><br/>- Research Methods in Sport<br/><br/><br/>**Please contact the Programme Director, Dr Jeremy Moody, to discuss Internship details:**<br/>Email: mscsandc@cardiffmet.ac.uk<br/>Tel: +44 (0)29 2020 5863<br/><br/>A key aim of the programme is to support students in line with the UKSCA competency framework and in preparation for UKSCA accreditation (ASCC: Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach) and IUSCA accreditation (aIUSC). In order to qualify for the MSc or the MRes, students are required to successfully complete a final project to the value of 60 credits or 120 credits respectively.<br/><br/>**Possible exit points** - MSc/PgD/PgC