BSc Strength and Conditioning
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, centred on strength and conditioning coaching. Core topics include Programming, Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes practical experience at USW Sport Park and awards Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) qualifications.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: BBC to include a Science subject or PE and to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB to include a Science subject or PE and to exclude General Studies BTEC: Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma in Sport/Science with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points T Level: P (C and above) The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child Workforce and Child Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required.
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What students say
Based on about 5 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 67%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 38%
- Learning resources: 75%
- Student voice: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 260 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 64%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Modules
- Foundations of Coaching in Strength and Conditioning
- Inside the Body: From Muscles to Mind
- Health and Fitness Foundations
- Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
- Applied Coaching in Strength and Conditioning
- Sport Rehabilitation
- Physical Profiling and Data Reporting
- Strength and Power Training
- Advanced Coaching in Strength and Conditioning
- Advanced Sports Rehabilitation
- Applied Science & Athlete Monitoring
- Advanced Strength and Conditioning Training Methods
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Strength and Conditioning at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Strength and Conditioning at University of South Wales?
67% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Strength and Conditioning at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Strength and Conditioning at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).