United Kingdom
Burnley College, Lancashire
The provider lists an October 2026 start and a £995 course fee. Checked 26 September 2026; confirm current availability and fees with the college.
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Trainer Courses.
Develop your coaching practice through the UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Trainer (ASCT) pathway, with practical teaching, assessment and support.
At a glance
- Qualification
- UKSCA Accredited S&C Trainer (ASCT)
- Delivery
- Practical workshops plus online learning and support
- Commitment
- Typically 3-7 months, including an 8-12 week programme delivery assessment. Confirm your cohort's schedule.
- Dates & fees
- Depend on location and cohort. Check with the provider or enquire below.
Choose your location.
Clear routes for individual learners and organisations. Enquire for availability; an enquiry does not reserve a place.
India
Lakshyan Academy of Sports, Bangalore
2024 and 2025 cohorts completed. Contact Martin for the next intake, fees and delivery schedule.
Enquire about IndiaTrinidad & Tobago
Aries Sport Performance, Port of Spain
Practical workshops with online support. Contact Martin for the next intake and fees.
Enquire about TrinidadGuyana
InSync Therapeutics, Providence Gardens
Practical workshops with online support. Contact Martin for cohort details and fees.
Enquire about GuyanaIs this course
right for you?
The ASCT pathway is for people developing their ability to coach strength and conditioning. It is distinct from full ASCC coach accreditation.
Expect practical participation, independent study and the delivery of a programme to an athlete.
Before you enrol
Discuss your background, basic gym experience, English communication, computer access and ability to complete the practical work with the delivery provider. Entry requirements can vary by route and location.
The existing international course guidance lists a minimum age of 16. Confirm the requirements for your chosen cohort before booking.
Ask about suitabilityThe course, in more detail.
What is included?
Course delivery combines practical workshops, UKSCA learning resources and online mentorship. Confirm the package for your location before enrolment.
- UKSCA core textbook and eLearning resources.
- One year of UKSCA membership, as included in the existing course offer.
- Practical coaching workshops, assessment guidance and feedback.
- Selected course worksheets, templates and online support.
How does the programme work?
- Prepare: registration, learning resources and pre-course online study.
- Practise: in-person workshops in foundational movement, strength, speed, conditioning and programme planning.
- Apply: design and deliver an 8-12 week programme, submit evidence and receive feedback.
- Complete: successful completion of the required assessments leads to ASCT status.
How am I assessed?
The current international programme includes 23 assessments and sub-assessments across safety, foundational movement, strength-based training, programme planning, programme delivery and theory. Grading criteria are made available to learners.
Practical assessment takes place during the workshops; programme delivery evidence is submitted afterwards. Assessment arrangements should be confirmed with your provider.
Who teaches the course?
Martin Gallyer: lead tutor and UKSCA Licensed Assessor. ASCC since 2008; MSc Strength & Conditioning with Distinction; BSc and PGCE.
Dr John Jakeman: co-tutor and UKSCA ASCT Assessor, with a PhD in Physiology.
India delivery has also featured Abhinav Manathanath and Yogesh Dwivedi. Confirm the tutor team for your cohort.
Where does training take place?
UK: Burnley College, Lancashire.
India: Lakshyan Academy of Sports, Bangalore, with gym, sprint and classroom facilities.
Trinidad: Aries Sport Performance, 30 De Verteuil Street, Port of Spain.
Guyana: InSync Therapeutics, Providence Gardens, East Bank Demerara.
What is the difference between ASCT and ASCC?
ASCT is the Accredited Strength and Conditioning Trainer pathway. ASCC is a separate coach accreditation process. Completing this course does not automatically award ASCC status. Where relevant, additional preparation material can help learners understand that pathway.
Read the UKSCA pathway guidanceFrom a course
graduate.
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.
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