2025 UKSCA ASCT Course graduates — Lakshyan Academy of Sports, Bangalore

2025 cohort — UKSCA ASCT Course, Lakshyan Academy of Sports, Bangalore

Where Courses Run

🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Burnley College

UKSCA ASCT delivered through Burnley College in Lancashire, UK. Booking and enrolment is handled directly via the college website.

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🇮🇳 India
Bangalore · Annual

Delivered at Lakshyan Academy of Sports, Bangalore. 2024 and 2025 cohorts completed successfully. Intensive in-person workshops in August, with online support July–October. 1-year UKSCA membership included.

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🌴 Caribbean
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Delivered at Aries Sport Performance, Port of Spain, Trinidad. Intensive in-person workshops with pre and post online support. 1-year UKSCA membership included. Enquire for upcoming cohort dates.

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Guyana
Providence Gardens

Guyana course location through InSync Therapeutics, Providence Gardens, East Bank Demerara. Intensive in-person workshops with pre and post online support. Enquire for upcoming cohort details.

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What's Included

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UKSCA Core Textbook

350+ pages covering scientific foundations, training principles, programme planning and UKSCA technical models. Included in the course fee.

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1-Year UKSCA Membership

Full UKSCA membership for the year of study — including access to UKSCA-IQ online library, exercise videos, conference presentations, webinars and articles.

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UKSCA-IQ eLearning

Access to online courses for Technical Models: Foundation Movements and Strength-Based Training — with expert video commentary designed to sharpen coaching observation.

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Course Resource Pack

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.

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Intensive In-Person Workshops

Intensive practical delivery covering safety, foundational movement, strength-based training, speed & agility, conditioning, programme planning and 23 assessments.

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Online Mentorship

Weekly pre-course online meetings, plus bi-weekly support after the in-person workshops. Programme delivery marking, tutorials and ongoing feedback through to completion.

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Optional ASCC Preparation Material

Where relevant, optional ASCC preparation material can be included to help learners understand the UKSCA Accreditation Day pathway. The ASCT remains the recommended first step on the UKSCA pathway, giving learners the "UKSCA way" before progressing toward full ASCC accreditation.

Assessment

23 assessments in total

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 during the intensive in-person workshops. The programme delivery assessment is submitted and graded online via the learner management system after the in-person workshops.

1
Safety
In-person: demonstrate and coach safe S&C environment practice
2
Foundational Movement
In-person: coach 3 athletes through a 20-minute movement session
3
Strength Based Training
In-person: coach an athlete 1-on-1 through a full strength session
4
Programme Planning
Comprehensive process from client consultation to programme design
5
Programme Delivery
Deliver your 8–12 week programme to a real athlete and reflect on the process
6
Online MCQ
Theory exam covering the full UKSCA curriculum

Course Venues

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Lakshyan Academy of Sports
Bangalore, India — UKSCA Licensed Partner
Lakshyan Academy of Sports gym

Purpose-built elite S&C facility hosting the India UKSCA ASCT course. Multi-sport venue covering swimming, squash, basketball, football, gymnastics and more.

  • → 10× half-rack and weightlifting platforms
  • → 30m sprint track (4 lane, indoor)
  • → CV area: rowers, bikes, ski-ergs, treadmills
  • → Dumbbells to 50kg, cables, resistance machines
  • → Private studio room + 50-person conference suite
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Aries Sport Performance
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Aries Sport Performance, Trinidad

Dedicated S&C facility in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean UKSCA ASCT course has previously run in July, with learners from across the region attending.

Address: 30 De Verteuil St, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies

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InSync Therapeutics
Providence Gardens, East Bank Demerara, Guyana
InSync Therapeutics, Guyana

Performance and rehabilitation facility in Guyana offering physical rehabilitation, personalised exercise training, recovery room access, exercise testing and team/event coverage.

Address: 2222 Providence Gardens, East Bank Demerara, Guyana

Guyana location for intensive in-person workshops and regional course delivery.

Your Tutors

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Martin Gallyer
Lead Tutor & UKSCA ASCT Assessor

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.

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Dr John Jakeman
Co-Tutor & UKSCA ASCT Assessor

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).

Alumni

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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.

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KC Avinash
Applied Performance Coach — 2024 ASCT Cohort, India
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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.

RK
Ranjit Kumar
BCCI NCA Level-1 S&C Coach — 2024 ASCT Cohort, India
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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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Sunil Kumar M
UKSCA ASCT — 2024 ASCT Cohort, India
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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.

CP
Chandani Parsania
Senior Sports Physiotherapist — 2024 ASCT Cohort, India

Course Structure

3–7 months total
01
Before In-Person

Payment, UKSCA registration, access to eLearning modules, assessment templates, exercise video library and private WhatsApp support group. Pre-course online lectures.

02
Intensive In-Person Workshops

Safety, foundational movement, strength training, speed-agility, conditioning, programme planning and recovery. Mock assessments, peer marking and all practical assessments.

03
8–12 Weeks Post

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.

04
ASCT Certified

UKSCA ASCT status awarded on successful completion. Listed on UKSCA 'Find a Coach'. 2-year CPD cycle to maintain certification. ASCC pathway opens.

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Get in touch about upcoming cohorts in India, Trinidad, Guyana, or to discuss bringing a course to your organisation. Martin responds personally to all enquiries.

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Pre-Requisites

The ASCT is open to coaches at all stages. You should:

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