Modules

The course is available as a full time (12 months) and part-time (24 months) pathway. Sports Injuries and Clinical Assessment The aim of this module is to develop students' knowledge of the biomechanics and pathophysiology of neuromusculoskeletal disorders and to enhance their skills in applied clinical anatomy and assessment of neuromusculoskeletal function and dysfunction. Rehabilitation Principles and Injury Management The aim of this module is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to apply sports massage and peripheral mobilisation treatment methods to treat an injured person. To compliment the treatment of an injury, students will also be expected to understand training principles and methods required to design an effective and specific rehabilitation programme. Applied Functional Rehabilitation The aim of this module is to provide students with a high level of knowledge of the competencies and considerations necessary to effectively manage the health and rehabilitation of a range of individuals with different health and sporting backgrounds. Students will learn to develop and implement a range exercise modalities; to consider how healing may influence exercise choice; to incorporate objective lab and field based performance tests; and gain insight into how performance may be influenced by nutrition and performance enhancing substances. Professional Clinical Practice The module aims to develop the theoretical knowledge acquired during the course and allow the student to apply this in practice within the field of sports rehabilitation. The overall aim is to produce advanced reflective practitioners in the field of sports rehabilitation, with a sound understanding of the needs of the population(s) and the requirements of the professional body. This will be achieved by developing a critically reflective practitioner through promotion of a problem-solving approach to sports injury management and the working environment. Through exposure and immersion in the professional environment the student's professional autonomy, accountability and evidence-based practice will be enhanced to meet the industry standards and needs. Research Methods in Sport The aim of the module is to provide students with the insight to make informed decisions and to design and plan a piece of independent research. The focus is for students to gain an advanced understanding and appreciation of the research process as an evolving phenomenon from either a qualitative and/or quantitative approach. Dissertation Project The aim of this module is to provide the student with the opportunity to work independently in an area of specific interest related to their programme of study. Aligned and in a progression to the aims of the Research methods in sport module, the Dissertation Project module enables a student to select, rationalise, conduct and appropriately present and represent a supervised research project in an academic style.

Assessment method

Formative assessment will be used to provide students with feedback on their progress and will help them to learn more effectively and aid in the development of key practical skills and critical, reflective thinking. Summative assessment methods will include written assessments, unseen examinations (written and practical), portfolios, placement evaluations, presentations, dissertation proposal and a dissertation thesis. A number of support mechanisms are available to aid students with assessments, these include, personal tutoring, academic support in the library and student services.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Association of Sport Rehabilitators