21 Jan 2026 (Intake closed)
Apply by: 07 Jan 2026
Teaching will take place on Wednesdays, 9.00am-4.00pm
Semester B
21 Jan 2026 (On Campus), 04 Feb 2026 (On Campus), 18 Feb 2026 (On Campus), 18 Mar 2026 (On Campus), 29 Apr 2026 (On Campus), 06 May 2026 (Assessment TBC), 07 May 2026 (Assessment TBC), 08 May 2026 (Assessment TBC)
Course overview
This course is suitable for physiotherapists, sports therapists and other health, sport and exercise rehabilitation professionals who are interested in strength and conditioning.
The aims of this module are to enable students to advance their practical understanding of strength and conditioning practice based on the underpinning science as well as develop technical and coaching skills appropriate for intermediate to advanced athletes across a range of exercise interventions, including resistance training, power training, plyometrics, speed and agility.
Learning Outcomes
Successful students will typically:
- Critically analyse the scientific principles of training and adaptation through the implementation of intermediate to advanced programming strategies.
- Critically appraise the mechanisms and models of resistance training, power training, speed, agility and plyometric training.
Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills
Successful students will typically:
- Utilise multiple coaching methods with critical justification to adapt training programmes and monitor a variety of different populations.
- Perform techniques with proficiency and deliver coaching of resistance training, power training and speed, agility and plyometric training.
Assessment
- Practical - 30 minute Strength and Conditioning assessment.
- Students must create a programme and perform and coach a variety of exercises, which may include resistance training, power training, speed, agility and plyometrics.
Assessment details
Assessment will take place on 6th, 7th or 8th May 2026. Date to be confirmed.
What our students say
"Teaching and 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."
This module can contribute to the following programme(s)
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Funding
£915.00
The price quoted above is for a 15 credit module in the 2025/26 academic year and applies to students who are assessed as Home fee payers ONLY. Fees will differ for students assessed as Overseas fee payers. Fee assessment decisions follow UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) guidance, which is based on UK law and government regulations. Further information on who will pay Home or Overseas tuition fees can be found here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees
Once confirmed, a student’s fee status will normally remain the same for the duration of their course. However, information regarding fee reassessment is available here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees#FeeReassessment
Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Student Loan. Please note that to access this funding, you must enrol on the full MSc programme; funding is not available for individual modules or interim awards (for example, a Postgraduate Diploma). Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Further details, including tuition fee amounts, fee policy and payment deadlines, can be found here: https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/fees-and-finance-policy-documents
If you require further information or have any questions regarding fees, please contact: cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk
Why choose HERTS?
Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.
Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.
Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.
Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.
Course details
Course leader
Andrea Moulson mscadvphysio@herts.ac.uk
Administrator
Julie Porter
Telephone
01707 824800
Course delivery
On Campus Teaching. Number of Learner hours: 150
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Prerequisites
The module forms part of a broader CPD framework and can be taken as a standalone module for CPD.
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