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BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning

How to Improve Sports Performance through Strength Exercises | Sports Theory to Practice


Coaches can select certain exercises to help their athletes meet the physical demands of their sport and perform at their best.

On our Strength and Conditioning degree, you will learn about the range of techniques you can use to improve athletic performance, be a great coach and achieve maximum results from your athletes.

In this video, lecturer, Peter Ashcroft, explains how you can improve sports performance through various strength exercises.

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USW athletes utilise a range of plyometric exercises such as this hurdle jump in their training to develop this SSC capacity.

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