Course summary
Study this postgraduate certificate and upskill to become a leader in Adolescent Sports Medicine. We’ll teach you evidence-based practice to deliver safe and effective care to young athletes engaging in sport.
- Our course includes a contemporary collection of modules and optional modules to suit practitioners who are already working with young athletes or are wanting to work in this field.
- We’ll enhance your skills with designing young athlete development programmes and management of common adolescent and growth-related injuries.
- The programme is designed for general practitioners, physiotherapists, sports therapists, sports rehabilitators and strength and conditioning coaches.
- Our course has been developed with feedback from clinical partners and alumni.
- You’ll be taught by applied and research-leading industry experts who currently work in the field of Sports Medicine from grass roots sports to National team youth level.
- Study this programme part-time with options to complete within 12-36 months. You can discuss these flexible options with our course leader.
Entry requirements
Applicants admitted onto the course will meet the following requirements. Minimum first degree at 2:2 or above in relevant subject area such as Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation or Strength & Conditioning, or have completed year 3 of MBChB (MBBS) qualification. Be willing to become actively engaged in or have access to clinical experience in a Sports and Exercise Medicine practice in order to support learning within the programme. Have sufficient competency in English language (IELTS Level 6.5 or equivalent). All suitable applicants will be interviewed. Interview procedures and decisions regarding applications will be conducted within the University’s policies on equal opportunities and admissions. Please note a satisfactory In Country Police Check and Enhanced DBS check will be required at enrolment.
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
Provider information
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE