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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, 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
Syllabus and Content
The Level 1 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning covers the fundamental principles of S&C science and coaching, giving you a solid foundation for further progression in the field.
With 20 hours of learning content, the expert developed course syllabus covers the following:
Introduction to S&C
Overview of S&C, historical background, and importance in sport, injury prevention and health
Basic Principles of Training
Adaptation, specificity, overload, progression, and introduction to periodisation
Key Movement Skills
Introduction to key movement patterns, technique and safety considerations
Developing Strength and Power
Basics of strength training and power development, equipment and environment safety
Conditioning and Endurance Training
Principles of cardiovascular fitness, methods of conditioning, integration with training
Flexibility and Mobility
Importance of mobility, stretching techniques and when to use them
Nutrition Basics for Athletes
Role of nutrition in performance and recovery, overview of macronutrients and micronutrients, hydration
Injuries and Rehabilitation
Common injuries, rehabilitation principles, designing rehab programs, return to play strategies
Planning and Goal Setting
Basics of programme design, goal setting for athletes, monitoring and adjusting training
Career Paths in S&C
Overview of further education and qualifications, potential career paths and industry progression
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
Ensuring Global Standards in S&C Education
The IUSCA serves as an international accreditation body and a global collaborative representing over 150 universities worldwide.
As the leading authority in strength and conditioning (S&C) education, our certifications establish the global benchmark for excellence within the profession. Independent regulation by the IQF Independent Regulatory Council (IQF-IRC) provides employers with added confidence that our certification holders meet the rigorous standards required by the S&C industry.
The Level 1 certification provides a foundational introduction to S&C and exercise science, offering insights into career pathways within the field. Please note that the Level 1 is not a qualification for practicing as an S&C instructor or coach. For that, at least a Level 2 certification is required.
Recent Global Partners
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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.
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.
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.
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