Course summary
The Postgraduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine is for those working in a sports clinic environment who want to enhance their employability by developing the skills to critically assess, evaluate and disseminate evidence. This online course is delivered by an innovative and experienced team who have an established international reputation in sports and exercise medicine. The curriculum is based on the specialist training curriculum developed by the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians. It therefore meets the highest standards for Sports and Exercise Medicin education and will enhance national and international employability. On completion you can progress to the MSc Sports and Exercise Medicine (online delivery)
Modules
Modules •Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology of Sport and Exercise •Exercise and Sport in Relation to Chronic Disease and Populations •Common Sports Injuries and Investigation •Management and Rehabilitation Planning of Sports and Exercise Related Injuries •Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Return to Exercise •The Multidisciplinary Team in Exercise and Sport
Assessment method
You will be assessed via a range of methods including: •Clinical case scenarios, with case-based discussion •Individual learning portfolio •Group/individual activity •Case-based examination
Entry requirements
•An Honours degree at class 2:1 or above in a relevant health based subject or medicine or physiotherapy. •Accredited Prior Learning (APL) may be negotiated on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of South Wales
Llantwit Road
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL