Become a Qualified Strength & Conditioning Trainer
The UK Strength & Conditioning Association’s Level 3 S&C Trainer Diploma is a nationally recognised, CIMSPA-endorsed qualification that gives you the skills and credibility to train athletes of any level.
What does the course entail?
With an emphasis on practical and interactive learning, you will attend 5 in-person workshops that cover everything from coaching bodyweight movements & safety when spotting barbell movements, to program design for specific sports.
After you have completed this section of the course, you will be required to take a real-life client (this could be a friend or a family member) through a consultation - conducting testing to identify their strengths & weaknesses. Once you have analysed these and the demands of their sport, you will design a 12-week program for them.
Assessments are conducted in a variety of ways - practical assessments at the face-to-face workshops, online presentations 1-to-1 with your course tutor, and written assignments or tests.
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Whilst both courses will allow you to be insured to deliver gym-based sessions to clients, the UKSCA Level 3 S&C Trainer is for those that wish to understand more about how to train for sports performance rather than general health - whether that be improving a rugby player's fitness/strength or helping a client achieve a personal goal in a Hyrox or Marathon.
In addition, this course is highly practical & interactive with 3 weekends of in-person workshops - compared to PT courses of a similar price that are online only.
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There will be 5-6 in-person workshops - usually 1 Sunday every 2 weeks over a 10-12 week period (for dates, please see the "Upcoming Courses" page).
After you have attended all workshops, your assignments will be online - either written or 1-to-1 presentations with your tutor. You will require a few hours each week to complete these.
Most people that take the course complete it within 5-6 months.
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Please take a look at our "upcoming courses" page where you will find the dates for the next course and instructions for how to sign up.
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In certain circumstances we may be able to accommodate you if you cannot attend one of the in-person workshops. If you miss an assessment day, this may involve you needing to come in for 2 hours mid-week.
If you cannot attend two or more of the workshops, we recommend reserving a place on a future course instead.
Check out what previous learners said…
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Mark Evans
TRIATHLON COACH
“The course has been a game-changer for my career aspirations in endurance coaching. What truly sets this course apart from others is the face to face training with top-tier instructors who are not just educators but also active professionals in the industry. Their real-world insights and mentorship were incredibly motivating and informative. For me this was so much better than trying to learn online with other S&C courses that are available”
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Nia Evans
STUDENT
“The accredited side of the course was the biggest factor in signing up, as well as how approachable and welcoming the course leaders were. The course itself was highly informative, but also enjoyable. I had the opportunity to learn from others from different coaching roles and sporting backgrounds”
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Chris Jenkins
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
"I would definitely recommend the course, especially to those who are serious about advancing their careers in strength and conditioning, whether as coaches, trainers, or even athletes looking to deepen their understanding of the science behind their training. It’s particularly beneficial for individuals who appreciate a blend of academic and practical application."
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