Level 1 Certificate in S&C | IUSCA
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IQF LEVEL

Level 1 - Foundational Learning

TOTAL LEARNING HOURS

20 TLH

START DATE

Immediate

MODE OF LEARNING

Online | On Demand

COST

100% FREE

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About the Level 1

Welcome to the IUSCA IQF Level 1 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning. 

This is a Free On-Demand course, designed for students aged 16-19, athletes, coaches, and assistant coaches interested in gaining foundational knowledge in strength and conditioning. It covers basic principles of sports science, performance enhancement, injury prevention, and the role of strength and conditioning in overall athletic development. This free course aims to provide learners with the essential skills and understanding required to pursue further education in sports performance, sport science, and strength and conditioning fields.


This course is rated at Level 1 on the International Qualification Framework IQF), which uses a rating system from 1 to 8, where Level 1 is foundational learning, and Level 8 is Doctorate level education. 


We hope that you enjoy this course and use it as a launchpad into a career in strength and conditioning. 

100% FREE

ONLINE | ON-DEMAND

PRINCIPLES OF S&C

EXERCISE TECHNIQUE

EFFEECTIVE PROGRAMMING

CAREER PATHWAYS

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Huge thanks to the IUSCA for the invaluable knowledge gained throughout this course. I now want to pursue a career in S&C.

Olivia Aird, MSc Student at the University of Edinburgh

International
Recognition

As an international accreditation body, IUSCA qualifications carry global recognition. 

The IUSCA uses standardised course levels, rated on the International Qualification Framework (IQF), to ensure that stakeholders understand the requirements and competencies of suitably qualified individuals. 

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Andrew Langford, Performance Consultant

It's great to have an international standard for courses and qualifications. This makes it easy for coaches to understand the level they are at, and where they want to be. 

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Aden Flannagan, Lead S&C Coach, Leicester City

 When recruiting, we look for candidates that have the right qualifications and show a keen interest in professional development. The IUSCA seal guarantees the standards we require. 

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Learning online, from world leading experts makes the process of becoming an S&C coach so accessible. I can't wait to work my way up to Accredited Practitioner and work in elite sport.

Liam, Student from Leeds,
UK

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Download the IUSCA

S&C Career Guide

Read the comprehensive guide for how to progress in the S&C profession. From entry level, through to the highest echelons of sports performance, you can find something to elevate your career. 

Begin your journey as an S&C professional

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