Course summary
This course aims to advance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of sports rehabilitators, sports therapists, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals working in sports injury rehabilitation and prevention. As the first exercise rehabilitation master’s programme in Europe to be recognised by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) through their recognition programme, it offers instruction from some of the world’s leading experts. The programme includes on-campus contact sessions, featuring keynote lectures followed by practical and seminar sessions that are immediately applicable to professional practice and involve a high practical content. Please note: Due to the structure of this programme, it is not available to applicants who require a Student Visa. Throughout the course, you will:
- Have the opportunity to take a lead role in sports injury rehabilitation.
- Access theoretical content online, allowing you to study at a time convenient to you.
- Benefit from high practical content, helping you develop skills that will impress employers.
- Postgraduate Certificate: completion of one module
- Postgraduate Diploma: completion of two modules
- Masters: completion of two modules plus a dissertation
Modules
To achieve the master's (MSc) award, you must successfully complete the modules 'Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries' and 'Injury Prevention and Performance Measurement', and submit a thesis for the dissertation module.
Assessment method
Assessment methods will vary depending on the module and may include case studies, which involve both written and oral presentations; viva voce; literature reviews; practical assessments; journal articles written in the format of a research report; and research proposals.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a BSc (Hons) degree in a relevant sports injury-related subject area, such as Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Therapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, or Sports Medicine. Normally, a 2.1 Honours Degree is required, but students with a 2.2 Honours Degree and relevant experience or satisfactory references may also be considered. We welcome applications from those who do not meet traditional entry criteria but have significant relevant experience or the ability to succeed in the course. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process may be used for entry or to gain exemptions from parts of the course. APL includes: - Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL): Recognises previous qualifications. - Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL): For sports injury practitioners with lower formal academic qualifications, suitability for enrolment will be assessed based on experience, vocational qualifications, and an interview.
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
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT