2025 cohort — UKSCA ASCT Course, Lakshyan Academy of Sports, Bangalore
Become a UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Trainer. Earn the post-nominal letters "ASCT" — an internationally recognised qualification from the UK's leading S&C body — through a robust, internationally-delivered programme led by Martin Gallyer BSc MSc PGCE ASCC.
2025 cohort — UKSCA ASCT Course, Lakshyan Academy of Sports, Bangalore
UKSCA ASCT delivered through Burnley College in Lancashire, UK. Booking and enrolment is handled directly via the college website.
Book via Burnley College ↗Delivered at Lakshyan Academy of Sports, Bangalore. 2024 and 2025 cohorts completed successfully. 7-day intensive in-person week in August, with online support July–October. 1-year UKSCA membership included.
Enquire about India →Delivered at Aries Sport Performance, Port of Spain, Trinidad. 7-day in-person workshops with pre and post online support. 1-year UKSCA membership included. Enquire for upcoming cohort dates.
Enquire about Caribbean →If you represent a sports organisation, governing body or academy anywhere in the world, get in touch to discuss hosting a UKSCA ASCT course for your coaches. Courses adapt to your facility, environment and the experience level of your staff.
350+ pages covering scientific foundations, training principles, programme planning and UKSCA technical models. Included in the course fee.
Full UKSCA membership for the year of study — including access to UKSCA-IQ online library, exercise videos, conference presentations, webinars and articles.
Access to online courses for Technical Models: Foundation Movements and Strength-Based Training — with expert video commentary designed to sharpen coaching observation.
Selected posters, worksheets and coaching templates are shared during the course to support planning, cueing, exercise progressions and programme delivery. Resources vary by cohort and are provided to complement the taught material.
Intensive practical delivery covering safety, foundational movement, strength-based training, speed & agility, conditioning, programme planning and 23 assessments.
Weekly pre-course online meetings, plus bi-weekly support after the in-person week. Programme delivery marking, tutorials and ongoing feedback through to completion.
The course includes additional material to prepare learners for the UKSCA Accreditation Day (ASCC). The ASCT is the recommended first step on the UKSCA pathway — giving you the 'UKSCA way' before progressing to the full ASCC accreditation.
The course is wide-ranging with 23 assessments and sub-assessments — covering practical delivery, programme planning, paperwork and reflective presentations. No surprises: you have access to all grading criteria from the start, and can self-reflect before submitting for official marking.
Most assessments happen in-person during the 7-day workshop. The programme delivery assessment is submitted and graded online via the learner management system after the in-person week.
UKSCA ASCC since 2008. UKSCA Licensed Assessor. MSc S&C (Distinction). BSc Sport & Exercise Science. PGCE. Elite cricket and football. 3 World Cups. UKSCA National Conference Speaker. Led the first college programme to offer the UKSCA S&C Trainer course.
UKSCA ASCC, ASCT Assessor. BASES Accredited. PhD Physiology. S&C for Professional Referees. Active PhD supervisor. Research interests: HIIT, muscle damage and recovery, colour blindness in sport.
India courses additionally feature Abhinav Manathanath (UKSCA ASCC, 2 Olympic cycles) and Yogesh Dwivedi (Sports University of Haryana, ex Sports Authority of Gujarat).
I'm thrilled to share that I have successfully earned my UKSCA ASCT certification. This represents countless hours of study, practical application and dedication. I'm excited to continue applying these principles to help athletes achieve their performance goals. Grateful for all the support and guidance along the way.
A huge thank you to Martin Sir for his mentorship, guidance and support throughout this journey. The course has truly enhanced my knowledge in every aspect. The fact that only a handful of Indian S&C coaches have ever attempted this, let alone conquered it, magnifies the achievement.
I'm delighted beyond measure to become a UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Trainer. To have done it in one go is the icing on the cake. Big thanks to Martin Gallyer, Dr John Jakeman and the UKSCA.
Immensely happy to complete my S&C Course ASCT from the highly valued and prestigious UKSCA. Having spent 19 years as a senior sports physiotherapist and now adding an S&C qualification — the integration of these two disciplines is a real competitive advantage.
Payment, UKSCA registration, access to eLearning modules, assessment templates, exercise video library and private WhatsApp support group. Pre-course online lectures.
Safety, foundational movement, strength training, speed-agility, conditioning, programme planning and recovery. Mock assessments, peer marking and all practical assessments.
Design and deliver a programme to a real athlete. Submit programme plan and delivery evidence. Online tutorials and feedback from course leaders. A&P quiz.
UKSCA ASCT status awarded on successful completion. Listed on UKSCA 'Find a Coach'. 2-year CPD cycle to maintain certification. ASCC pathway opens.
Get in touch about upcoming cohorts in India, the Caribbean, or to discuss bringing a course to your organisation. Martin responds personally to all enquiries.
Course enquiry →The ASCT is open to coaches at all stages. You should:
