Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
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The Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning (RQF) is aimed at learners who are already qualified at level 3 and are looking to progress into the specialised field of strength and conditioning.
The Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning (RQF) provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of how to improve athletic performance, through a systematic approach developing athletic qualities such as speed strength and power, as well as reducing sporting injuries.
Entry Requirements
Learners must have completed a Level 3 in Personal Training Qualification.
*Must have access to an athlete or a sports team at the beginning of the course to complete the case study.
Qualification Structure
The learner must complete:
Unit 1: Biomechanical, physiological and psychological factors affecting strength and conditioning for sports performance
Unit 2: Programming strength and conditioning activities for sports performance
Unit 3: Delivering strength and conditioning for sports performance
*There will be independent study that needs to be completed throughout this course*
Assessment
Assessor observation
Worksheets
Assignments/projects/reports/case study
Location

*As this is a Practical based qualification you will need to be available to travel to our offices in Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland for practical tutorials and assessments.
Resources Included
Physical Manual
Access to Course Platform
Accreditation

Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 194
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 400
Certificate
On Completion you will receive a Digital Certificate directly from the board
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**We do not include a physical copy due to the board going “digital-first” and also to keep the course cost at a minimum
Course Dates
| START DATE – JANUARY 16th 2027
*Dates Below are for One Full Course |
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| January 16th 2027 (Face to Face) |
| January 17th, 30th, 31st 2027 (ALL LIVE Online) |
| February 6th, 7th 2027 (ALL Face to Face) |
| March 6th, 20th 2027 (ALL Face to Face) |
| 10am-4pm each day |

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