Strength and Conditioning (Taught)

LJMU's MSc in Strength and Conditioning produces world-class, research-informed practitioners who have the option to pursue a career in research.

• The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked first in the North West and top 20 in the world for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2026)

• Study on a course delivered by world-leading researchers and applied practitioners in LJMUs pioneering School of Sport and Exercise Sciences

• Access state of the art strength and conditioning facilities including physiology, biomechanics and molecular biology labs and the high performance gym

• Look forward to career opportunities as an applied practitioner in strength and conditioning, teaching and lecturing or in doctoral research programmes

• Benefit from an applied strength and conditioning work related experience. Opportunities may include working with clubs in the English Premier League and Championship or Women’s Super League Football, as well as the Rugby League Super League and Championship or Premiership and Championship Rugby Union. You could also gain experience with the UK Sports Institute, GB Boxing or British Cycling

This programme is ideal for individuals who currently hold an undergraduate degree in sports science, strength and conditioning or a related topic, and want to advance their knowledge, research skills and expertise in strength and conditioning.

The programme opens up a world of scientific innovation, research and the related application of specially designed strength and conditioning support that can help a range of populations to achieve their goals.

You will learn to make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations and you will ultimately contribute to the essential support framework demanded by the strength and conditioning industry for success.

The course is built on a solid structure of research skills, applied methodologies and the latest research in physiology, biomechanics and coaching science, all of which are essential to become a strength and conditioning practitioner and/or researcher.

You will develop essential skills in communicating and implementing your recommendations for both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme.

Assessment methods on this course include: essays, presentations, portfolios, literature reviews and practical assessments.