FdSc Sports Performance Conditioning and Rehabilitation

Start Date: 8th September 2025

Length 2 days per week (Monday and Tuesday) for 2 years
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

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Do you have the drive and passion needed to work in the sports sector? Our FdSc in Sports Performance Conditioning and Rehabilitation could be perfect for you!

Learn how to support a range of athletes in both individual and team settings. Not only will you develop a deeper understanding of conditioning and rehabilitation in the sports industry, you will also develop the knowledge and skills to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals across lots of employment opportunities.

You will study a range of subjects including an in-depth introduction to the fundamentals of performance conditioning and injury rehabilitation, and an exploration of some core components of sports science such as anatomy and physiology. You will benefit from learning in fantastic facilities, including a biomechanics lab, conditioning suite, sports hall and our very own Sports Injury Clinic and learn from staff with a wealth of experience working within amateur and professional sports. You will also benefit from current industry expertise through guest speakers and lectures.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake additional qualifications such as First Aid & Sports Massage*.

After completing this course will you be able to pursue a career in a sports performance focused environment as well as careers within sport and exercise rehabilitation.

*Subject to funding and availability.

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Lewis James

MSc (Hons) Sport and Education

"My degree programme is fantastic because it's written with external partners, including the NUFC Foundation, Newcastle Eagles and Newcastle Falcons. These connections mean Sport students at Newcastle College university Centre have access to many more personal and professional development opportunities than other universities, especially in the North East. The best bit is the staff are so flexible and open to student input, even though some of them worked on Team GB!"

Median Salary

£38,414 View more

Daily tasks:

Assesses and provides treatment for people with mental disabilities, or those suffering with mental illness, stress, and emotional and relationship problems.
Administers aromatic herbs and oils and massage to relieve pain and restore health.
Adopts a holistic approach in assessing the overall health of the patient, and treats by inserting needles under the skin at particular locations according to the disorder being treated.
Manipulates and massages patient to discover the cause of pain, relieve discomfort, restore function and mobility and to correct irregularities in body structure.
Diagnoses and treats disorders of vision and eye movements, monitors subsequent progress and recommends further optical, pharmacological or surgical treatment as required.
Prescribes diet therapy and gives advice to patients, health care professionals and the public on dietetic and nutritional matters for those with special dietary requirements or to prevent illness amongst the general population.

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Median Salary

£37,682 View more

Daily tasks:

Discusses performance problems with coaches, physiotherapists, dieticians and doctors.
Maintains clothing and other specialised sporting equipment.
Builds stamina, physical strength and agility through running, fitness exercises and weight training.
Attends training sessions to develop skills and practice individual or team moves and tactics.
Participates in exhibitions, pre-qualifying events, tournaments and competitions.

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£25,204 View more

Daily tasks:

Manages the playing areas and competitors, starts race, competition or match and controls its progress according to established rules.
Inspects and maintains specialised clothing and equipment.
Understands health and safety aspects of various activities and ensures any statutory requirements are met.
Provides information and develops facilities to encourage greater participation in sport, and to enhance the standards of participants.
Deals with administrative aspects such as arranging matches, contests or appearances for athlete or team, and organising required transport and accommodation.
Monitors and analyses technique and performance, and determines how future improvements can be made.
Controls team selection and discipline and recruits ancillary staff such as coaches or physiotherapists.
Coaches teams or individuals by demonstrating techniques and directing training and exercise sessions.

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Median Salary

£25,006 View more

Daily tasks:

Understands the health and safety aspects of different forms of exercise and ensures that any statutory requirements are met.
Plans and monitors personal fitness schedules.
Ensures that clients do not injure themselves through over exertion or using incorrect training techniques.
Demonstrates and leads fitness activities and supervises exercise classes.
Devises programmes of training appropriate to the needs of clients with varying levels of strength, fitness and ability.
Assesses the fitness levels of clients.

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£23,391 View more

Physiotherapists

Therapy professionals n.e.c.

Daily tasks:

Assesses and provides treatment for people with mental disabilities, or those suffering with mental illness, stress, and emotional and relationship problems.
Administers aromatic herbs and oils and massage to relieve pain and restore health.
Adopts a holistic approach in assessing the overall health of the patient, and treats by inserting needles under the skin at particular locations according to the disorder being treated.
Manipulates and massages patient to discover the cause of pain, relieve discomfort, restore function and mobility and to correct irregularities in body structure.
Diagnoses and treats disorders of vision and eye movements, monitors subsequent progress and recommends further optical, pharmacological or surgical treatment as required.
Prescribes diet therapy and gives advice to patients, health care professionals and the public on dietetic and nutritional matters for those with special dietary requirements or to prevent illness amongst the general population.

Median Salary

£37,682 View more

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Sports Players

Daily tasks:

Discusses performance problems with coaches, physiotherapists, dieticians and doctors.
Maintains clothing and other specialised sporting equipment.
Builds stamina, physical strength and agility through running, fitness exercises and weight training.
Attends training sessions to develop skills and practice individual or team moves and tactics.
Participates in exhibitions, pre-qualifying events, tournaments and competitions.

Median Salary

£25,204 View more

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Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials

Daily tasks:

Manages the playing areas and competitors, starts race, competition or match and controls its progress according to established rules.
Inspects and maintains specialised clothing and equipment.
Understands health and safety aspects of various activities and ensures any statutory requirements are met.
Provides information and develops facilities to encourage greater participation in sport, and to enhance the standards of participants.
Deals with administrative aspects such as arranging matches, contests or appearances for athlete or team, and organising required transport and accommodation.
Monitors and analyses technique and performance, and determines how future improvements can be made.
Controls team selection and discipline and recruits ancillary staff such as coaches or physiotherapists.
Coaches teams or individuals by demonstrating techniques and directing training and exercise sessions.

Median Salary

£25,006 View more

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Fitness Instructors

Daily tasks:

Understands the health and safety aspects of different forms of exercise and ensures that any statutory requirements are met.
Plans and monitors personal fitness schedules.
Ensures that clients do not injure themselves through over exertion or using incorrect training techniques.
Demonstrates and leads fitness activities and supervises exercise classes.
Devises programmes of training appropriate to the needs of clients with varying levels of strength, fitness and ability.
Assesses the fitness levels of clients.

Median Salary

£23,391 View more

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Newcastle College University Centre Returns as Eagles Sponsor for New Season

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