Strength and Conditioning with Rehabilitation degree - BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) in Strength and Conditioning with Rehabilitation from Anglia Ruskin University is a 3-year program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to work as strength and conditioning coaches, rehabilitation specialists, or in related fitness roles. Through an integrated approach to employability, students gain practical experience and develop the skills sought by employers. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, research projects, and placements, preparing graduates for a wide range of careers in the fitness industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The BSc (Hons) in Strength and Conditioning with Rehabilitation is a 3-year full-time program offered at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a strength and conditioning coach, rehabilitation specialist, or related roles in the fitness industry. Graduates of the program will be prepared to work independently or with teams and organizations, with professional or recreational athletes, or with inactive or older adults. ARU emphasizes an integrated approach to employability, providing students with opportunities to develop the skills and abilities that employers are seeking. Through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules, students gain a deeper understanding of how their academic learning applies to the professional world.

Outline:

Year 1 (Level 4):

• Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 1
• Introduction to Sport Coaching and Development
• Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 2
• Practical Delivery of Sport and Physical Education
• Professional Development - Level 4
• Optional Module: Gym Instructor

Year 2 (Level 5):

• Applied Research Skills
• Physiological Profiling for Strength and Power
• Functional Rehabilitation
• Practical Competencies in Biomechanics
• Strength and Conditioning
• Applied Teaching and Coaching
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)
• Professional Development - Level 5
• Optional Modules:
• Personal Trainer
• Biomechanics: Analysis of Motion
• Physiological Profiling for Endurance

Year 3 (Level 6):

• Talent Identification and Development in Sport
• Rehabilitation for Performance
• Exercise Medicine
• Advanced Strength and Conditioning
• Optional Modules:
• Undergraduate Research Project
• Advanced Work Placement
• Physiological Basis of Training
• Current Topics in Biomechanics
• Applied Biomechanics
• Physiological Responses to Training

Assessment:

The program uses a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:

• Presentations
• Practical skills tests
• Scientific reports
• Case study critiques
• Online assessments

Teaching:

Students will be taught by a team of experienced lecturers, including practicing sport therapists, coaches, and conditioning specialists. The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and workshops. Students will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through placements and research projects.

Careers:

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Strength and Conditioning with Rehabilitation will be prepared for a variety of careers in the fitness industry, including:

• Strength and conditioning coach
• Rehabilitation specialist
• Personal trainer
• Fitness instructor
• Sports therapist
• Exercise physiologist
• Health and fitness manager

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

£9,250

International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

£16,700

Additional course and living costs

£250 per year to cover optional external qualifications/professional memberships, sports attire for practical sessions and miscellaneous study items (eg printing). From 2020-21, the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.