About the course

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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£16,000

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Term 1 (September), 2024	Cardiff
Autumn (September), 2025	Cardiff

　　

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Entry requirements for Cardiff Metropolitan University

? An honours degree (2.1 or above) in a sport or exercise related area appropriate to the programme.

　　? An honours degree (2.1 or above) in an alternative discipline area that is acceptable to the Programme Director.

　　? Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in coaching, working within the health and fitness industry, sport science or exercise science will also be considered for entry to the programme

　　Students are normally selected on the basis of their formal application, a CV and an interview.

　　Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.5 standard or equivalent.

　　TOEFL Internet Based Test? - 72.

　　

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　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Cardiff Metropolitan University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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