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Strength and Conditioning

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Pontypridd
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Train to become a strength and conditioning coach with guidance from industry experts. Our degree is recognised by the National Strength & Conditioning Association and International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association. You’ll gain hands-on experience at USW Sport Park and earn Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity qualifications to help you step confidently into elite sport coaching.

Learn how to help people move better, perform at their best, and stay healthy. You’ll develop practical coaching skills and open career opportunities across sport, health, fitness, and performance environments. This degree prepares you to coach wherever strength and conditioning is used. You’ll complete 700 hours of professional practice, build real coaching experience, and learn to use the same technology used in sport and health settings. By the time you graduate, you’ll feel confident applying your skills in the real world.

Designed for future strength and conditioning coaches, this BSc combines science, hands-on training, and expert guidance. It gives you the skills and experience you need to succeed and build a career in strength and conditioning.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Pontypridd

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C630
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Pontypridd
Campus Code:
A
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C630
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Pontypridd
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

To include a Science subject or PE and to exclude General Studies

A level - BBC

To include a Science subject or PE and to exclude General Studies

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

In a relevant Sport or Science subject

Access to HE Diploma

Pass the Access to HE Diploma in Sport/Science with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - C

Supported by grades BB in a Science or PE subject snd to exclude General Studies

GCSE/National 4/National 5

The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

T Level - Pass (C and above)

In a relevant Sport or Science subject

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child Workforce and Child Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required. (Overseas equivalent required for non-uk applicants).

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall with no lower than 5.5 in any one component

English Language Requirements https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/english-language-programmes/

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Learn more on the University of South Wales website

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