This unit is based on scientific principles and practices of strength and conditioning. It provides students with a fundamental framework to design, implement and coach resistance training, whilst operating within an ethical framework. Practical experience of resistance training is embedded within this unit. A range of methodologies will be presented and specifically how they can be integrated within a person’s lifestyle to achieve a training goal or outcome will be examined. A particular focus of this unit will be the use of resistance training that can be applied to different populations across the lifespan.