Performance Sport Internships
Welcome to the Performance Sport Department at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). We provide hands-on, practical experience through our internship programs, designed to support the next generation of sport and exercise professionals whilst complementing our sport science professional services. Our two internship streams, strength & conditioning (S&C) and Sports Nutrition, are tailored for final year undergraduate and master's level students, offering valuable real-world experience that helps build skills and improve employability.
Our internships are designed specifically for students on Sport and Exercise Science degree programs. We offer two levels: the Junior Internship, available to final-year undergraduates on Sport and Exercise Science (BSc) as part of their placement module, and the Senior Internship, open to postgraduate Sport and Exercise Science degrees (MSc). These internships offer the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge, gain practical experience, and prepare for a successful career in the sports industry. Below, you can find more details about our two main internship streams: Strength & Conditioning and Sports Nutrition.
Strength and Conditioning Internship
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Opportunities
Our Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Internship is a cornerstone of our Performance Sport Department & Internship Scheme, which has been endorsed by the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA). This prestigious endorsement is a testament to the quality and rigor of our program.
The S&C internship is available to both final year undergraduate students (Level 6) and postgraduate students (Level 7) studying within the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences. As an intern, you will have the unique opportunity to support the delivery of strength and conditioning services to LJMU Scholarship athletes, British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) teams, and externally contracted athletes. The program follows a 24-week curriculum of practical and theoretical development alongside shadowing, assisting, and delivering services to LJMU athletes.
Program Highlights:
Hands-On Experience: Work directly with athletes, contributing to their performance through tailored strength and conditioning programs.
Professional Development: Participate in weekly workshops and additional learning sessions designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, preparing you for a successful career in the field. Example can be found here with students learning from Paralympic Medallists.
Employability: Students who have completed the Senior Internship have a 95% employability within sports or sports science related fields or further education, PhD, MPhil within 12 months.
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Endorsed by IUSCA: LJMU's S&C Internship is recognized by the IUSCA for its excellence, offering students a highly respected credential. Upon successful completion of the internship, students are eligible for fee-free membership to IUSCA. This includes access to CPD videos, discounted conference attendance, and opportunities to engage in short training courses.
This internship is an excellent opportunity to bridge the gap between academic study and professional practice, providing you with the tools and experience needed to excel in the competitive field of strength and conditioning.
Sports Nutrition Internship
Tailored for Aspiring Sports Nutritionists
The Sports Nutrition Internship is designed for students who are passionate about the science of nutrition and its application in sports performance. This internship is available to final year undergraduate students and master’s level students enrolled in our Sport and Exercise Science programs. As an intern, you will have the unique opportunity to support the delivery of sports nutrition services to LJMU Scholarship athletes, British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) teams, and externally contracted athletes. Like the strength & conditioning internship, the sports nutrition program follows a 22-week curriculum of practical and theoretical development alongside shadowing, assisting, and delivering sports nutrition services to LJMU athletes.
Program Highlights:
Practical Experience: Work alongside our expert sports nutritionists to support athletes in optimising their dietary practices to enhance performance and recovery.
Applied Learning: Engage in the development and implementation of nutrition plans, learn about supplement strategies, and gain insight into the role of nutrition in different sports contexts.
Professional Development: Participate in weekly workshops and additional learning sessions designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, preparing you for a successful career in the field.
Professional Networking: Build connections with professionals that have previously done the sports nutrition internship & are working in the sports nutrition industry, opening doors for future career opportunities.
The Sports Nutrition Internship is a comprehensive program that equips students with the skills and knowledge to pursue a successful career in sports nutrition, providing you with fundamental base to progress from.
To find out more about the internships run by Performance Sport Department at LJMU, you can contact Conor Heeney – Performance Sport Science Coordinator and Head of Strength and Conditioning - C.Heeney@ljmu.ac.uk.