Buckinghamshire New University

What you'll study

Teaching covers a blend of theoretical and applied areas relevant to strength and conditioning for military and emergency-service contexts. Key study areas include physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, nutrition, research methods and data analysis, strength and conditioning practice, injury and rehabilitation, and topical contemporary issues.

• Year 1 core modules (20 credits each): Applied Exercise Physiology; Approaches to Applied Sport and Performance Psychology; Applied Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning; Applied Strength and Conditioning; Sports Nutrition; Military Research Methods and Data Analysis.
• Year 2 core modules: Advanced Strength and Conditioning (20); Sports Injury and Rehabilitation (20); Topical Issues in Strength and Conditioning (20); Strength and Conditioning in Tactical Populations (20); Military Research Dissertation (40) — a MODREC-aligned military-specific research project consolidating prior learning.

Entry requirements

Open to qualified trade personnel from the Royal Army Physical Training Corps, Royal Air Force PTIs and Royal Navy/Royal Marine Physical Trainers. All applicants from these service branches are eligible to commence at Level 5. For enrolment or further information the course contact is tapc@bnu.ac.uk.

Career prospects

Graduates leave with an applied S&C skillset and sport science knowledge aimed at improving operational performance and wellbeing in tactical athletes. The programme prepares serving PTIs for enhanced in-service roles and provides transferable competencies for civilian strength and conditioning, rehabilitation support and performance-coaching positions.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme is eligible for funding through the UK Ministry of Defence Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) scheme; the university’s ELCAS reference number is 1682. Applicants should check eligibility and funding entitlements with their sponsoring organisation or the university admissions team.