Page 26 - MASTER OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 2025/2026

Course Code VQC7011
Course Title STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PRACTICUM

Credit 3
Course Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes 1. Apply information and knowledge learnt and design a
comprehensive training program to clients seeking strength and
conditioning services

2. Adopt learning experience through practicum with a strength
and conditioning service provider
3. Organise a strength and conditioning event for the public
Synopsis This course is designed to help students gain real life practical
experience by working with a strength and conditioning service
provider. Students are encouraged to apply their knowledge and
practical skills gained during their studies into their practicum. Client
assessment, testing, designing a training program, evaluation and
reporting will be among the emphasis. An awareness event for the
public on physical conditioning will also be a highlight for this
course. This will be a fully practical course which will be conducted
in the laboratory, gymnasium, multipurpose hall or field.
Main Reference 1. Baechle T.R. and Earle R.W. (2016). Essentials of Strength
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Training and Conditioning. 4 Ed Human Kinetics, IL.
2. Ratamess N. (2012). ACSM’s Foundations of Strength and
Conditioning. American College of Sports Medicine.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Indianapolis, IN.
3. American College of Sports Medicine (2017). ACSM’s
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Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. 10 Ed.
Wolters Kluwer New York.

Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment: 100%

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