BSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation, a sport and exercise sciences degree focused on athletic performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation practices. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course features an integrated degree placement in the final year. The first year covers foundational subjects through Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Practical techniques in Strength and Conditioning, and Needs Analysis and Programming. The second year progresses to Applied Research Skills for Sport and Exercise Science, Practical Skills in Biomechanics, Applied Physiology of Sport and Exercise, and Training for Strength, Power and Conditioning. The final year includes the Extended Research Project, Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation, Applied Coaching and Professional Practice, and Applied Athlete Monitoring & Corrective Performance Methods. Optional modules allow students to further explore areas such as biomechanics research, advanced physiology, sports psychology, data analytics, and nutrition.
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Entry requirements
104 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level BCC BTEC DMM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 104 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 58 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 71%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 23%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 88%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 61%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 335 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 55%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other qualifications: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
- Coaching, Pedagogy and Skill Acquisition
- Practical techniques in Strength and Conditioning
- Foundational Movements and Fitness Testing
- Needs Analysis and Programming
- Applied Research Skills for Sport and Exercise Science
- Practical Skills in Biomechanics
- Applied Physiology of Sport and Exercise
- Performance Analysis
- Sports Injuries
- Training for Strength, Power and Conditioning
- Extended Research Project
- Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation
- Applied Coaching and Professional Practice
- Applied Athlete Monitoring & Corrective Performance Methods
- Research Skills in Biomechanics
- Advanced Physiology of Sport and Exercise
- Psychology of Sport Performance and Wellbeing
- Data Analytics for Sport and Exercise
- Advances in Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £31,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation at University of Gloucestershire do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation at University of Gloucestershire?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation at University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation at University of Gloucestershire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.