BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton

Introduction to fundamental principles and systems of physiology with regard to maturation, gender and health state. Learn how these are researched in the laboratory and field in relation to exercise, sport and health, and develop practical laboratory techniques to collect, interpret and disseminate physiological data.

Foundation in sport and exercise psychology for physical educators, sport and exercise scientists or leisure employees. Examine factors influencing participation and psychological factors affecting successful participation. Gain understanding of cognitive processes in learning and skilled performance, and successful teaching, coaching and applied sport psychology techniques.

Develop skills and knowledge to help clients achieve physical-related goals through appropriate exercise. Work on theoretical knowledge and practical application of training principles, explore training programme design and effective coaching interventions.

Explore key theories and evidence underpinning lifestyle behaviours and their impact on health, wellbeing and sports performance. Through lectures, practical workshops and guided learning activities, examine how physical activity, nutrition, sleep and general health practices influence physiological and psychological outcomes. Reflect on behaviours and apply SES and coaching principles for positive lifestyle change.

Learn how knowledge in sport and exercise science is produced and used. Develop skills in reading and evaluating scientific research, academic writing and communication, and learn how to collect, analyse and interpret data. Gain foundation in research methods and evidence-based thinking.

Outline fundamental musculoskeletal anatomy and links to mechanical principles governing body movement. Study the language of anatomy and human movement, form and function of skeleton, muscle, bone and articulations. Learn methods of qualitatively and quantitatively describing motion and relationships between force applied to a body and the motion it experiences.

Tools to conduct independent research in sport and exercise science. Significant data analysis component building upon first-year research-based module. Integrates information with study skills necessary to complete an undergraduate dissertation, including quantitative and qualitative design, methods and interpretation of results.

Focus on function of biological systems (physiology) during sport and exercise. Expand knowledge by exploring organisation, regulation, adjustment and integration of physiological systems as they apply to different exercise forms, intensities and populations. Strong laboratory focus to understand theory and develop laboratory skills.

Develop use of movement analyses to aid sport and exercise performance and reduce likelihood of injury. Provide basic knowledge of mechanical principles and mechanical characteristics of bone, cartilage, ligament and tendon. Introduce mechanisms of injury.

Essential skill for strength and conditioning coaches to reliably assess physical performance of clients and communicate results and implications. Learn how to conduct valid and reliable functional movement screening and field-based fitness assessment techniques and develop appreciation of corrective exercises required for improvement.

Build on fundamental principles of coaching, linking theory to practice, professional development and evolving philosophy of coaching. Focus on generic content applicable to effective coaching across different contexts and populations. Expand into areas relevant to three sports coaching exit routes: performance, community and youth, and physical education.

In-depth insight into three popular and fastest growing sport coaching contexts: field-based physical training; games methodologies; and coaching of special populations, including the elderly and athletes with disabilities. Includes theoretical discussion, lectures and presentations on each pathway with practical demonstrations and workshops.

Proper nutrition as basis for physical performance providing essential elements to synthesise and maintain tissues and energy. Study nutritional facts, concepts and dietary guidelines underpinning physical performance and health.

Develop understanding of selected theoretical aspects of sport and exercise psychology and their relevance to practitioners. Cover areas including group dynamics in sport and exercise settings; psychological effects of participation; factors of participation and performance; and skill acquisition and development of expertise.

Explore theories behind effective performance analysis and develop skills in practice. Study key aspects of performance analysis process related to technical, tactical and time-motion analysis within individual and team sports. Introduce field-based fitness tests to individualise physiological and physical demands.

Develop ability to deliver advanced strength coaching through safe, individualised and appropriate training techniques and methodologies. Cover technical models and strategies to coach running mechanics, change of direction, plyometrics, agility, weight training and endurance training.

Assess ability to carry out appropriate screening and fitness assessments, plan and coach a 12-week gym-based training programme and evaluate the intervention. Explore applied strength and conditioning coaching methodologies, including safe application of training principles through individualised, participant-centred, evidenced-based, compliant coaching interventions.

Gain practical experience in a sport or exercise environment by undertaking a professional placement. Integrate theory and practice in disciplines of sport and exercise science or related areas, for example coaching, health promotion and performance analysis. Explore skills, knowledge and ability required to fulfil specific roles and develop profile for future employment.

Build on research skills already developed and gain opportunity to design and conduct detailed research investigation into issue of choice, assessed by written dissertation. Addresses key elements of research process, including ethical considerations, literature reviewing and synthesis, refining research questions, and selecting safe application of appropriate methods and data-analysis techniques.

Explore interrelationship between exercise, nutrition and health, examining in depth the physiological mechanisms underpinning fitness, health and nutrition. Build upon previous knowledge of physiological systems and apply to field of health.