UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Strength and Conditioning Trainer Award
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In response to demand from early-career S&C coaches and associated professions such as sports coaches, physiotherapists, and PE teachers, the UKSCA has worked in partnership with CIMSPA to develop a new professional standard - the S&C Trainer. This is based on the skills and knowledge covered in the UKSCA’s Foundation workshop which has been running for over 10 years and through which over 4500 people have progressed.
Through a combination of practical workshop days and distance learning, the UKSCA endorsed L3 S&C Trainer Diploma aims to prepare, develop and motivate aspiring S&C coaches, whilst introducing practitioners to the key principles of strength and conditioning.
This learning experience provides PE teachers, fitness professionals and sports coaches with a nationally recognised vocational coaching qualification, registration to the UKSCA National Register as S&C Trainers, lifetime access to a bank of online coaching resources and a great start to an individual’s S&C journey.
For further information on the course, assessments and timetable, please refer to the following pdf: S&C Trainer Summary
You will learn and be assessed on the following areas and competencies:
Foundation Movement Skills
Physical and technical skills to master movement control, stability and mobility
- Flexibility
- Mobility
- Stability
- Balance
- Coordination
- Strength
- Progression/regression
Energy System Training
Training to improve aerobic and anaerobic endurance
- Low intensity exercise endurance
- High intensity exercise endurance
Strength Based Training
Training using bodyweight and external resistance to develop strength
- Muscular endurance
- Hypertrophy
- Maximum strength
- Rate of force development
- Explosive strength
- Strength endurance
Speed Training
Recognising the importance of good basic mechanics in the context of sport and endurance activities
- Acceleration
- Deceleration
- Change of direction
Course Information
Award Type Level 3, CIMPSA approved qualification
Delivery Method The course is delivered via a combination of; In person workshops and practical sessions which will take place at Northumbria University’s Sport Central Facility, Online delivered workshops and individual development sessions with tutors, Tutor directed independent learning.
Mode of Study
Learners are assessed via a combination of; In person practical assessments which will take place at Northumbria University’s Sport Central Facility, Submission of case reports and long term programming solutions, Online exams.
Location
Sport Central, City Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne
Start 16th February 2026
Duration
Circa 8 months, depending on successful completion of all assessments.
Sector
Sport and Wellbeing
Fee
Standard fee: £1850; Student fee: £1650
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In response to demand from early-career S&C coaches and associated professions such as sports coaches, physiotherapists, and PE teachers, the UKSCA has worked in partnership with CIMSPA to develop a new professional standard - the S&C Trainer. This is based on the skills and knowledge covered in the UKSCA’s Foundation workshop which has been running for over 10 years and through which over 4500 people have progressed.
The course is delivered via a combination of;
- In person workshops and practical sessions which will take place at Northumbria University’s Sport Central Facility.
- Online delivered workshops and individual development sessions with tutors.
- Tutor directed independent learning.
Learners are assessed via a combination of;
- In person practical assessments which will take place at Northumbria University’s Sport Central Facility.
- Submission of case reports and long term programming solutions.
- Online exams.
Entrants must be over 18 years of age.
The course provides entrants with a grounding in various areas of strength and conditioning practice, including;
- Foundation Movement Skills
- Energy System Training
- Strength Based Training
- Speed Training
Dr Thomas Jones
Mr Greg Aspin
Standard fee £1850
Student fee £1650 (student email address must be used for booking)
Please note: A non-refundable booking fee of £250 is payable at the time of booking. Payment of the remaining balance will then be due, in a single instalment, w/c 30th March, 2026.
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S&C Booking Deposit (please see Fees & Funding section for important information)
09:00
16/2/2026
17:00
31/8/2026
£250.00
8 Places Available
