Youth Athletic Development Master's Degree - MSc/PgD/PgC
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCyncoed Campus, Online
Course overview
The MSc Youth Athletic Development postgraduate degree at Cardiff Met provides you with the underpinning knowledge and practical application within the fields of youth strength and conditioning. Throughout the programme you will explore the fundamental principles of youth development, including; growth and maturation, talent identification, and assessment and monitoring. Furthermore, students will study the science and application of developing fitness qualities in youth, covering topics such as athletic motor skill competency development, strength, power, and speed development, energy system development, and the pedagogical skills needed to deliver training programmes to youth populations.
There are also modules dedicated to reducing injury risk in youth, and students will explore risk factor identification and programming to reduce injury risk. These core modules will combine a mix of remote online distance learning, and in-person sessions delivered during two one-week long on-campus periods during term 1 and 2 respectively.
Key highlights
- Specialist focus on youth strength and conditioning theory and practice
- Covers growth and maturation, talent identification, and athlete monitoring
- Develops strength, power, speed and energy systems in young athletes
- Dedicated modules on identifying injury risk factors and reducing injury
- Builds pedagogical skills for delivering training programmes to youth
- Blended online distance learning with two week-long on-campus periods
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include sport or exercise related area; or above
Scholarships
MBA Scholarship
Award: Up to £4,000.
Vice Chancellor Scholarship
Award: Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Youth strength and conditioning coach
- Academy athletic development coach
- Talent development coach
- Sports performance coach
- Physical education teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,000 | International: £17,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Cardiff Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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