This course is suitable for physiotherapists, sports therapists and other health, sport and exercise rehabilitation professionals who are interested in strength and conditioning.  

The course aims to enable students to acquire a theoretical understanding of the practical application of strength and conditioning principles in order to optimise performance, and to design, plan, implement, and evaluate a sports specific individualised periodised programme .

 This module is equivalent to 150 hours of student effort including 5 taught days and 1 assessment day.

The course is coordinated by Fiona Scott who is the Head of Physical Performance at Performance Herts, University of Hertfordshire as well as a regional S&C coach for England Golf. There is additional contribution from expert lecturers in the field. The course takes place on the University’s de Havilland campus and includes access to the Performance Strength and Conditioning Gym for practical work.  

Once the module is full the application portal will close, so early application is advised.  

The module forms part of a broader CPD framework and can be taken as a standalone module for CPD.

The assessment involves a case study presentation.  Case Study - 15 minutes PowerPoint presentation, 10 minutes of questions (on-line format).

Knowledge and Understanding  

Successful students will typically:

·         Critically appraise how human athletic performance is optimised.

·         Critically justify a needs analysis of a sport, occupational specific and/or clinical setting including the biomechanical, physiological and injury related demands of the activity.

Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills

Successful students will typically:  

·         Create and critically justify performance tests and screens for an athlete/client.

·         Using critical judgement to design evidence based progressive training programmes and periodised plans to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk.

“Teaching & support, including opportunities for shadowing have been outstanding. Facilities are excellent”

“I've studied at various universities and tutored on post grad courses over the last 20 years. This has to be one of the best, if not the best course I have done during that time. It is absolutely spot on and the tutors have been amazing in terms of knowledge and delivery. Nothing has been too much trouble for them”