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FdSc Strength Conditioning and Sports Coaching
| UCAS course code | C609 |
| Institution code | C83 |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Course type | Full-time, Part-time route available |
| Study location | City College Plymouth |
We are a double Gold award-winning TEF college recognised for excellence in teaching and student achievement. Our supportive higher education community includes small classes, personal tuition, and dedicated, enthusiastic tutors and lecturers, delivering courses designed with employers. We offer higher national certificates (HNCs), foundation degrees and bachelor’s degree top-up courses approved by the University of Plymouth. Our courses combine academic study with the practical skills and attributes needed in the modern workplace.
Course details
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Year 1
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Core modules
CITY1122
Testing and Monitoring AthletesThis module examines the process and practicalities of testing various fitness/movement components that are crucial to athletic performance. Learners will develop their understanding of how, what, why and when to test athletes based on the requirements of individual activities. In addition to this learners will develop different methods of monitoring changes in performance.
PSCFD116
Theory and Practice of CoachingPSCFD118
Introductory Sports TherapyPSCFD119
Strength and Conditioning FundamentalsPSCFD120
Biomechanics of SportPSCFD122
Anatomy & Exercise PhysiologyThis module focuses on developing an understanding of how the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems interact to provide movement for athletic performance. The module also examines the structure and function of bodily systems in relation exercise and adaptation principles.
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Final year
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Core modules
PSCFD226
Strength and Conditioning ClinicPSCFD229
Research DesignPSCFD230
Sports NutritionPSCFD231
Advanced Exercise SciencesAn in-depth exploration of how physiological systems of the human body react and adapt to various forms of exercise and training stimuli. Commonly accepted concepts and theories will be studied whilst alternate/current training methods/trends will be considered.
PSCFD232
Sports RehabilitationThis module focuses on the effective recovery and rehabilitation of athletes. Various methods of recovery from exercise will be examined and the planning of effective rehabilitation programmes will be considered.
Optional modules
PSCFD225
Periodisation for Elite Performance
The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.
Fees, costs and funding
As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.
*UK Government announcement on tuition fees
Following an announcement in November, the government has confirmed its intention to increase undergraduate tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year.
Subject to final Parliamentary approval (expected in early March 2025), the tuition fee for UK students is increasing to a maximum of £9,535 from 1 August 2025. This change applies to current and new students at the University of Plymouth. The Student Loans Company (SLC) has confirmed loans for tuition fees will be increased accordingly.
How to apply
All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
UCAS will ask for the information contained in the box at the top of this course page including the UCAS course code and the institution code.
To apply for this course and for more information about submitting an application including application deadline dates, please visit the UCAS website.
Our partnership with City College Plymouth
The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.
Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.
Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.
We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?
One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there.
Open days
Partner college open days
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
University of Plymouth open days
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
Studying with City College Plymouth
Just one-and-a-half miles from the University of Plymouth, we’re one of the largest colleges in the South West, with two main sites linked by shuttle buses, with a dynamic Students’ Union and Student Liaison Team.
