Course summary
This course equips you with advanced knowledge and practical skills for diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries from sport and physical activity. You'll study musculoskeletal injuries, therapeutic techniques, and exercise rehabilitation skills, underpinned by a foundation in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and psychology. Through clinical placements, supervised by registered healthcare or medical professionals, you'll gain hands-on experience in providing effective care for injuries, illness, and disease, either independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Accredited by the British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT), this programme prepares you for BASRaT membership, offering valuable industry insights. Additionally, we offer exchange programmes, including two semester-long options in the USA, where you can undertake a similar study programme and a professional baseball internship. Please note that these exchanges are subject to availability and may not be available to all students.
Modules
• Year one: Foundation Human Form and Function, Foundation Therapy Skills, Foundation Exercise and Conditioning, Applied Human Form and Function, Intermediate Therapy Skills, and Applied Exercise and Conditioning. • Year two: Professional Practice 1, Applied Therapy and Rehabilitation Skills, Advanced Exercise and Conditioning, and Evidence-based Practice in Sport Rehabilitation. • Year three: Professional Practice 2, Advanced Therapy Skills, and Applied Research in Sport Rehabilitation.
Assessment method
Assessment methods include exams on theory, exams on practical work and clinical assessments, essays, projects, and presentations.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Association of Sport Rehabilitators
How to apply
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:
- BC96
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 128 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 45 credits M: 0 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBBB
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher - BBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
T Level - M
Five GCSEs at grade C or 4 (or above) required. Must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science. UK Equivalencies (such as Key Skills/ Functional Skills level 2 Numeracy/ Literacy) are accepted. Applicants with non UK qualifications will need to meet the minimum GCSE requirements with a satisfactory GCSE equivalent qualification.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT