Combining world-leading research with extensive practical application, you'll develop a deep understanding of the science underpinning athletic performance and the principles of effective strength and conditioning practice. Through specialist, research-informed modules, you'll learn how to assess, programme and optimise performance while gaining the critical thinking skills needed to apply evidence in professional practice.

A defining feature of the programme is its emphasis on applied learning. You'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the world's leading high-performance sporting environments, with the opportunity to gain invaluable coaching experience through an extended practice-based learning with Loughborough Sport or one of our external sport partners. These experiences allow you to work alongside experienced practitioners and apply your learning with real athletes, helping you build the confidence and expertise sought by employers.

You'll also complete a substantial independent research project, enabling you to investigate a contemporary strength and conditioning question under the supervision of internationally recognised academics. Previous projects have explored topics including: neural and morphological factors that contribute towards strength tasks and sports performance; the use of strength training to enhance factors that underpin endurance performance; Does chronic strength training change neuromuscular function in females?; The Effects of Oral Contraceptive Use on Markers of Recovery following Exercise in Healthy Females; Plyometric exercise and bone health in postmenopausal women; Investigating Physiological, Biomechanical and Collision Demands of Wheelchair Rugby Gameplay; the effects of single-limb resistance training on the magnitude of inter-limb transfer of strength; Plant-based nutrition and exercise recovery; the physiological bases of task failure during exercise testing and muscular endurance performance; and the use of blood flow restriction in rehabilitation and performance.

By joining this programme, you'll become part of the world's top-ranked university for sports-related subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject) and study within an unrivalled sporting environment that combines world-class facilities, leading researchers, specialist academics, and an outstanding reputation for developing the next generation of strength and conditioning practitioners.