This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
“Please note that this course is taught from our Bournemouth location only.” This foundation course is designed for applicants who do not meet the admissions criteria for the BSc (Hons) Sports Rehabilitation degree. You’ll start by completing a foundation year, which provides well-structured support. Following successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress with confidence to the first year of the BSc (Hons) Sports Rehabilitation degree. Become qualified in the field of sport rehabilitation. The BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation is a vocational, hands on course that offers students the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and expertise in preventing, assessing, diagnosing, and treating sports and physical activity-related injuries. Graduate Sport Rehabilitators are trained in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries expertise that is essential across all sports, and all levels from amateur to elite. Why Study Sport Rehabilitation? If you have a love of sport and/- or want to work in sport. If you’ve been affected by sports injuries - If you want to learn more about the field of rehabilitation in a sports environment. If you want to learn at the forefront of evidence-based musculoskeletal management and rehabilitation, then this course could be for you. Our innovative curriculum has been purpose built to integrate learning with our state-of-the-art facilities including onsite clinics, imaging services, treatment spaces and a pro-section laboratory. This coupled with our expertise in sport and exercise science, make AECC University College a fantastic environment for aspiring Sport and Exercise Rehabilitators to train and develop. Career prospects Upon completion of this course you will be eligible to become a registered member of BASRaT (British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers). Sports rehabilitators work in areas such as professional sport, primary musculoskeletal care, military and corporate environments. Successful completion of the undergraduate programme opens up the world of further postgraduate study such as Strength and Conditioning, Sport Sciences or research in the form of MRes/PhD study. What makes this course unique?
- A strong focus on sports and working in sports environment
- Gain 400 + hours of clinical experience (we will help find the placements for you)
- Train and develop in our state of the art sport and performance injury clinic
- Be at the forefront of evidence-based musculoskeletal management and rehabilitation
Modules
Year 0 (Foundation Year) (subject to approval, unit titles may change) Human Sciences I (20 credits) Introduction to Healthcare (20 credits) Personal and Professional Development (20 credits) Gateway Extended Project (20 credits) Human Sciences II (20 credits) Foundations in Sport Performance and Rehabilitation (20 credits) Year 1 Anatomy (20) Exercise Physiology (20) Psychology of Exercise, Health and Sport (20) Motor Control and Biomechanics (20) Introduction to Research Methods (20) Prescribing Exercise 1 (20) Year 2 Research Methods (20) Clinical Exercise Physiology (20) Clinical Assessment Skills (20) Advanced Anatomy (20) Injury and Rehabilitation (20) Treatment Approaches in Sport Rehabilitation (20) Year 3 Dissertation (40) Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (20) Late-Stage Rehabilitation and Return to Sport (20) Consulting and Private Practise (20) Sport Rehabilitation Placement (0) Option modules (one of either) Advanced Exercise Prescription (20) Exercise Management and Long term conditions (20)
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, these include coursework, examinations, group work and projects.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Association of Sport Rehabilitators
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C631
- Institution code:
- A65
- Campus name:
- Health Sciences University
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
To meet the minimum English Language requirements of the programme, applicants will need to achieve an overall IELTS (academic) score of 6.0 or above with no less than 5.5 in each section.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 - 100 points
Applicants should normally hold 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (C) including English and Maths. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number can be accepted in place of English and Maths GCSE. However, applications will be viewed holistically and in line with our contextual admissions process. For mature or non-traditional applicants’ consideration will be given to individual circumstances.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Other
If you live in the UK, and undertake a placement, some placements require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, we will guide you through this process if required. To gain a place on the course some applicants may be requested to attend an interview which may take place in person or remotely via TEAMS, you will be contacted beforehand to confirm.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in each component) TOEFL (IBT) 79 overall with a minimum score of 17 in writing and listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE) 169 overall with a minimum score of 162 in each component Pearson PTE (Academic) 54 overall with a minimum score of 51 in each component Language Cert International ESOL 144 overall with a minimum score of 32 in each section (B2 level)
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16560* | Year 1 |
| International | £16560* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Enhanced DBS/National Police Check is required prior to the start of the course, the student covers this cost
Provider information
Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)
Parkwood Campus
Parkwood Road
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF