JAIN | UCAM
Global Campus
School of Global Studies

/Programme Overview

MS in High Performance Sports: Strength and Conditioning is a specialised, practice-led postgraduate programme designed to develop expert Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Professionals for Elite and Developmental Sports. The programme is offered by School of Global Studies, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) in partnership with UCAM University, Spain.

/Key Programme Features

High-Performance
Focus

Specifically focused on high-performance sports and long-term athlete development

Integrated Lab and Field Exposure

Hands-on work in S&C labs, performance testing, gyms, and on-field settings with athletes of different levels

Technology and Analytics-Driven

Use of various technologies and tools, monitoring, video and motion analysis and performance dashboards

Multi-Disciplinary and
Team-Based

Collaborative learning with physiotherapists, sports physicians, nutritionists, psychologists and coaches

Entrepreneurship and Practice Track

Structured entrepreneurship progression each semester to help learners build their own brand or consultancy

Embedded International
Internship

Embedded international internship and practicum with high-performance centres, clubs, and arenas

Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Emphasis on research methods, applied projects, and a dissertation focused on real performance problems

Outcome-Based and Career-Focused

Clear alignment of outcomes, competencies, pathways, projects, case studies, and capstone employability

/Global Academic Exposure

International Internship Embedded in the Programme

Global Semester / Short-term Exchange UCAM University, Spain

International Immersion – Spain | Dubai | Australia | Vietnam

/9x9 Teaching and Learning Model

Methodology and Innovation.

01

Advanced Pedagogy Framework

Embedded with Advanced Pedagogical Practices to enhance knowledge retention, skill orientation, digital dexterity, entrepreneurial mindset, ability enhancement and development of integrative competencies

02

Design-to-Product Studios

Design-to-Product Studios to develop systems thinking and solutions mindset starting each project with a creative problem, defining KPIs, building the feature / solution plan and culminating in deployable solutions

03

Production-Grade Learnin

Production-Grade Learning Practices to help learners align their outcomes to industry needs and approaches through reviews, tests, experiment tracking, end-point inferencing, and continuous monitoring

04

Real-World Case Learning

Real-World Case with Indian and Global problem statements (open and partner -provided) to align all learning to create impactful industry and societal outcomes

05

Dual-Mentor Model

Dual-Mentor Model by engagement of academic and industry mentors for studios, projects, internships and apprenticeships

06

Innovative Assessment Mix

Innovative Assessment Mix to evaluate development of skills and competencies that include 50% continuous assessments, 20% multi-term practical and 30% final demo / jury / viva / product or solution pitch with reproducible artefacts

07

Safety Clinics and Research Hotspots

Safety Clinics and Research Hotspots to enhance research-based learning and learning while doing through red-teaming sessions, hackathons and ideathons, incident post-mortems, and publishable and patentable works approach

08

Global Masterclasses

Global Masterclasses conducted by faculty and industry experts from across the globe, entrepreneur shadowing week, etc

09

Learning Analytics and Competency Transcripts

Learning Analytics and Competency Transcripts to get a better understanding of real outcomes through the learning journey, enabling students to course-correct and do remedials for better learning experience

/Programme Educational Objectives

High Performance Strength and Conditioning Practice

Graduates will design, implement, and critically evaluate scientifically grounded long-term athlete development and sports-specific performance plans across diverse age groups, competitive levels, and varied performance contexts

Evidence-Based Athlete Development

Graduates will design, implement and evaluate scientifically grounded long-term athlete development and sports-specific performance plans across different age groups, competitive levels, and performance contexts

Injury Risk Reduction and Return-to-Performance

Graduates will collaborate effectively with sports medicine and allied health professionals to support injury prevention strategies and safe, performance-focused return-to-play/return-to-performance pathways

Technology-Enabled Performance Optimisation

Graduates will integrate modern performance technologies and data-informed decision-making (testing, monitoring, load management, analytics, recovery tracking) to enhance athlete outcomes and team performance

Ethical, Safe and Athlete-Centred Leadership

Graduates will demonstrate professionalism, ethics, inclusivity, and athlete welfare-first leadership while managing high performance environments, coaching diverse populations and building healthy sports cultures

Research, Innovation and Professional Growth

Graduates will engage in lifelong learning, certifications, applied research, and innovation in strength and conditioning, contributing to improved practices, publications, or performance systems in their organisations

/Learning Outcomes

Disciplinary Knowledge
Demonstrate advanced understanding of exercise physiology, kinesiology, sports nutrition, and motor control as they relate to high performance sports
Athlete Assessment and Profiling
Conduct comprehensive athlete assessments (fitness, strength, power, speed, movement quality), interpret data, and develop functional profiles
Programme Design
Design and periodise evidence-based strength and conditioning programmes for different sports, positions, and performance goals
Applied Coaching and Communication
Coach athletes effectively with appropriate technical instruction, motivation, feedback and communication in diverse performance environments
Technology and Analytics
Use technology, monitoring tools and data analytics to manage training loads, track performance, and reduce injury risk
Injury Prevention and Return-to-Play
Integrate injury prevention strategies, collaborate on return-to-play processes, and align training with medical and physiotherapy inputs
Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Design, conduct, and communicate applied research in strength and conditioning, and incorporate evidence into coaching decisions
Leadership and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Function as effective members and leaders of multi-disciplinary high-performance teams, respecting professional boundaries and ethics
Ethics, Safety and Athlete Welfare
Adhere to the highest standards of safety, ethics, anti-doping norms and athlete welfare
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Lifelong Learning
Develop entrepreneurial mindsets, innovate in service delivery, and pursue continuous professional development in a rapidly evolving field

/Learning Arenas

/Curriculum Structure

Future-Ready Programmes Across Disciplines:

    • Research Methodology
    • Computer and Research Methods in Strength and Conditioning
    • Communication and Professional Skills

    • Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Biomechanics and Movement Analysis

    • Sports Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids
    • Program Design in Strength and Conditioning
    • Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
    • Integrative Competencies Development: Leadership and Organisational Behaviour

    • Practicum / Internship
    • Masters Thesis

/Academic Backbone

SoGS is academically anchored by JAIN (Deemed-to-be) University and UCAM University, Spain, ensuring strong governance, academic rigor, and institutional credibility.

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) India's fastest-growing university

  • 35+ years of educational excellence
  • 30,000+ students across multiple campuses
  • Strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, research and sports

UCAM Spain Europe's innovation-driven Catholic university

  • Founded 1996 | Murcia, Spain
  • 16,000+ students from 115+ countries
  • International ranking for excellence in education

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