Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition with Foundation Year

OVERVIEW
Our Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition BSc (Hons) with foundation year is designed for students who are passionate about sport and performance but may not meet traditional entry requirements. The foundation year gives you the time and support to build your confidence, academic skills, and scientific understanding.

During the foundation year, you’ll develop core knowledge in anatomy and physiology, alongside essential study and professional skills that prepare you for degree-level learning. As you progress, you’ll combine strength and conditioning with sports nutrition, learning how to design training programmes, improve performance, and support athletes through evidence-based practice. With access to industry-standard facilities and opportunities to gain additional qualifications such as a personal trainer certificate and first aid, you’ll graduate with both knowledge and practical experience.

Accredited by the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association and recognised by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, this degree prepares you for careers in strength and conditioning, performance sport, personal training, or progress into sports nutrition.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
-INDUSTRY APPROVED – Graduate with an IUSCA and NSCA-accredited strength and conditioning degree, as well as gaining NSCA student membership and access to additional industry resources and opportunities


- WORK PLACEMENTS – Boost your hands-on experience through industry placement opportunities – past students have worked with a range of top sports clubs


- PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Apply your training through practical strength and conditioning work in our state-of-the-art facilities, including our new Human Performance Centre and gym


- ENRICHMENT – Study for additional qualifications during your course, and network with industry professionals at our annual Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Conference


-TOP 5 UNIS - We are in the top five for overall student satisfaction among universities in the UK (National Student Survey 2026, taking the average score for student satisfaction for each of the 26 questions in the NSS)

FACILITIES
Students on our sports courses at University College Birmingham have access to a wide range of excellent facilities. Our campus features a brand new Human Performance Centre, cutting-edge gym and sports injury and massage clinics, while you also have access to the state-of-the-art facilities at nearby Avery Fields.

PLACEMENTS
We encourage students on our FdSc and BSc Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition courses to gain work experience throughout your studies.

Employers we have worked with include the West Bromwich Albion FC, Wasps Rugby Academy, City of Birmingham Basketball, and MSC Performance.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:
• Secondary school teacher (physical education)



• Fitness centre manager



• Exercise physiologist (in the sports sector)



• Personal trainer



• Nutritionist



- Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

At University College Birmingham, you'll learn from expert lecturers with access to a network of employer connections and world-class facilities.

With one of the most diverse student bodies in the UK, the university have invested a huge £200 million into their facilities, which include their Health Skills and Simulation Suite, Human Performance Laboratory, Centre for Sustainable Construction and Business School, giving students the chance to gain practical experience and prepare for their future careers.

You'll also be living in one of the best student cities in the UK. With a student population of over 80,000, Birmingham is brimming with student hotspots. Bars, pubs and clubs are dotted around the city, alongside beautiful green spaces, shopping options and business hubs. You'll also be in the home of some of the best food in the UK, with Birmingham being the home of the balti!

University College Birmingham's brilliant student support teams will help you throughout your studies. They offer one-to-one academic support, development sessions and skills workshops alongside health and wellness support. Students also have access to student experience mentors to help them reach their potential.

Register interest today and find your place at University College Birmingham!