Level sports conditioning course

When an athlete or sports team excel, it’s not because they have some superior natural talent! In the main it’s because they’ve undertaken the appropriate level of physical conditioning and skill development. Sports coaches typically take care of the skill development whereas strength and conditioning professionals and sports conditioners plan and teach the physical development.

Sports conditioning is concerned with evaluating the physical and to a lesser extent, the technical demands of a particular sport, or group of sports. Using this analysis, you’ll be able to design safe and effective training and exercise programmes that increase performance and reduce the risk of injury. Conditioning programmes will commonly include activities that promote muscular strength, endurance and aerobic capacity. They are also key with regards to increasing power and motor skills such as power, speed, agility and quickness (SAQ).

This qualification is ideal for any exercise professional wanting to offer their training services to semi-professional, amateur and recreational sportspeople. Exercise professionals don’t tend to work in elite-level sports and it’s important to draw this distinction at this stage. Conditioning in elite sports is something that is typically reserved for those who hold a recognised strength and conditioning qualification.

• Entry requirements

  To enrol on this course you will need to hold a recognised Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing. For most students, this will in the context of gym instructing.
  
  While it isn’t mandatory, you will ideally hold a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualificationLevel 3 Personal Trainer qualification. If you’re interested in enrolling on the sports conditioning course, but have not yet obtained the prerequisite qualifications, our careers team will be able to assist you further.

• Accreditation

  The Level 3 Award in Sports Conditioning is a qualification certificated by YMCA Awards, that is specifically designed for fitness professionals who recognise the importance of strength and conditioning and who are keen to help athletes and teams alike to gain that crucial, competitive edge.
  

• Study time

  The course is delivered entirely online and you'll have up to 6 months to complete this programme. Most students are able to complete their learning in around 4-weeks, but you'll have longer if you need it.