Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition with Foundation Year

OVERVIEW
Our Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition BSc (Hons) with foundation year is designed for students who are passionate about sport and performance but may not meet traditional entry requirements. The foundation year gives you the time and support to build your confidence, academic skills, and scientific understanding.

During the foundation year, you’ll develop core knowledge in anatomy and physiology, alongside essential study and professional skills that prepare you for degree-level learning. As you progress, you’ll combine strength and conditioning with sports nutrition, learning how to design training programmes, improve performance, and support athletes through evidence-based practice. With access to industry-standard facilities and opportunities to gain additional qualifications such as a personal trainer certificate and first aid, you’ll graduate with both knowledge and practical experience.

Accredited by the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association and recognised by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, this degree prepares you for careers in strength and conditioning, performance sport, personal training, or progress into sports nutrition.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
-INDUSTRY APPROVED – Graduate with an IUSCA and NSCA-accredited strength and conditioning degree, as well as gaining NSCA student membership and access to additional industry resources and opportunities


- WORK PLACEMENTS – Boost your hands-on experience through industry placement opportunities – past students have worked with a range of top sports clubs


- PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Apply your training through practical strength and conditioning work in our state-of-the-art facilities, including our new Human Performance Centre and gym


- ENRICHMENT – Study for additional qualifications during your course, and network with industry professionals at our annual Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Conference


-TOP 5 UNIS - We are in the top five for overall student satisfaction among universities in the UK (National Student Survey 2026, taking the average score for student satisfaction for each of the 26 questions in the NSS)

FACILITIES
Students on our sports courses at University College Birmingham have access to a wide range of excellent facilities. Our campus features a brand new Human Performance Centre, cutting-edge gym and sports injury and massage clinics, while you also have access to the state-of-the-art facilities at nearby Avery Fields.

PLACEMENTS
We encourage students on our FdSc and BSc Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition courses to gain work experience throughout your studies.

Employers we have worked with include the West Bromwich Albion FC, Wasps Rugby Academy, City of Birmingham Basketball, and MSC Performance.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:
• Secondary school teacher (physical education)



• Fitness centre manager



• Exercise physiologist (in the sports sector)



• Personal trainer



• Nutritionist



- Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

Investing £300 million in its campuses, University College Birmingham is all about degrees that get you hired and practical support to get you through.

Its higher education qualifications are hands-on and shaped by the needs of industry, all taught by experienced industry experts across its seven campuses in the heart of Birmingham, a hub of business districts, nightlife, cultural attractions, parks and entertainment.

Some courses have a 2 Day Degree option, meaning you only have to be on-campus two consecutive days a week, freeing up the rest of the week for work, caring responsibilities and other commitments.

The university works with over 1,000 employers to benefit students, is accredited by top industry bodies and organisations, and is a centre for excellence across a range of subjects. As well as a £6,000 Cost of Living Allowance, it also offers Kick-Start funding of up to £800 a year to help pay for expenses such as uniform, food and drink.

Register your interest today and secure your place at University College Birmingham!