MSc Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Training (pre-registration)

This module aims to develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics which underpins learning across the programme. Students will learn the fundamentals of body tissue functions and response to injury, which will be extended and applied to methods of clinical examination in the lower limb. Students will incorporate academic skills to develop the awareness of relevant literature relating to principles for building rehabilitation plans.

This module aims to develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of anatomy and biomechanics in relation to the upper limbs of the body and applying this to clinical examination techniques. Students will learn the theory and practice of soft tissue skills and how to manage common musculoskeletal injuries, alongside developing knowledge in applying exercise as a rehabilitation strategy. Learning of the fundamentals of exercise physiology will allow students to underpin the progressive nature of rehabilitating an injury for all injured populations, and also the re-exposure to sport and skill relearning for athletes. 

This module will integrate wider skills within the scope of the sport rehabilitator, as well as how other practitioners in related fields contribute to the management of an individual’s rehabilitation from injury. These areas include, but are not limited to, sport science, psychology, nutrition, orthopaedics, and general practitioners. How, why and when to refer clients is discussed, alongside contemporary issues which can impact the decision-making process of a practitioner. As such, the general health of the client is considered in view of the sport rehabilitator’s role in prescribing exercise for populations with health conditions. 

This module covers broad areas of sport rehabilitation practice in applying exercise and conditioning programmes to specific populations such as individuals with health conditions and recreational-to-elite sports performers with specific goals. The module content considers influential factors upon exercise prescription and returning to activity, such as environmental challenges, neurological or pulmonary issues, psychological readiness and other medical conditions, whilst also maintaining a focus on identifying and managing injury risk. Students will be expected to draw from experiential learning and enhance their skills by integrating short- and long-term planning to enable clients’ and athletes’ goals to be attained. 

This module allows the student to gain at least 150 hours of clinically supervised work throughout the academic year. Students will observe and apply clinical skills in real-world, controlled and/or simulated environments where client interactions and interpersonal skills are also challenged. Students are expected to drive a strong, reflective attitude in their applied learning areas, and so establish personal development goals as shaped by their experiences. Supervised work may be in a private clinic, sports team, strength and conditioning establishment, ministry of defence, hospital or other healthcare centres. Students may establish their own placement leads with the support of university placement coordinators

This module extends the student’s profile of supervised work within the scope of the Graduate Sport Rehabilitator throughout the academic year. Students will gain at least 250 hours in settings such as private clinics, sports teams, strength and conditioning establishments, ministry of defence, hospital or other health care centres. Students may establish their own placement leads with the support of university placement coordinators. Students are expected to drive a strong, reflective attitude in their applied learning areas, and so establish personal development goals as shaped by their experiences. Students will also sit a Pre-Hospital Care in Sport course which will involve online and in-person learning. 

This module will develop students’ knowledge of research methodologies and analyses relevant to the sport rehabilitation field. Students will have the opportunity to design and propose a piece of self-determined independent research which will look to inform practice, enhance knowledge and /or consolidate current findings in the literature. Varied approaches of research will be covered, including empirical data collection, literature reviews, and related analytical techniques. It is intended that this module helps the student to plan work which may assist or contribute to their career roles, aspirations or knowledge exchange in the future. 

This module extends the student’s profile of supervised work within the scope of the Graduate Sport Rehabilitator throughout the academic year. Students will gain at least 250 hours in settings such as private clinics, sports teams, strength and conditioning establishments, ministry of defence, hospital or other health care centres. Students may establish their own placement leads with the support of university placement coordinators. Students are expected to drive a strong, reflective attitude in their applied learning areas, and so establish personal development goals as shaped by their experiences. Students will also sit a Pre-Hospital Care in Sport course which will involve online and in-person learning.