COURSE CURRICULUM

The Strength and Conditioning degree is a four-year honours program designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills to improve athletic performance across endurance, strength, speed, and power. In Year 1, students build a strong foundation in physiology, anatomy, exercise science, and sport psychology while learning applied coaching techniques in strength and conditioning. Core modules include physiology and cell biology, exercise physiology, physical sciences for health science, and anatomy of human movement, providing the scientific underpinning for all future applied practice. Year 2 expands students’ knowledge with advanced applied coaching, biomechanics, nutrition, health psychology, and motor control, as well as research methods in sport and health. Students gain the ability to apply theory in practical environments, improving their ability to plan and deliver safe and effective training programs. Year 3 introduces applied strength and reconditioning, strength and conditioning for older adults, sports nutrition, and sport and exercise biomechanics, while students complete a professional work placement in a national or international sports organisation. This placement develops practical experience in athlete monitoring, program design, injury prevention, and performance assessment, bridging the gap between theory and real-world coaching. Year 4 focuses on advanced topics including exercise physiology, paediatric strength and conditioning, periodisation, sports coaching, sports psychology, current concepts in strength and conditioning, and performance analysis. Students also undertake a major research project and dissertation, applying evidence-based principles to a specialised topic of interest. Graduates leave the program fully prepared to work as professional strength and conditioning practitioners across a variety of settings, from elite sport to community programs. They are trained to design, implement, and evaluate scientific training programs, provide guidance on nutrition and recovery, and support athletes in achieving optimal performance while maintaining long-term health. This degree is ideal for individuals passionate about sport and performance, combining rigorous academic study with practical, hands-on coaching experience.