Course summary
This course has three exit points/awards: PgCert Rehabilitation Studies PgDip Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation MSc Sport Rehabilitation This course aims to develop highly competent, industry ready Sport Rehabilitation practitioners with a critical awareness of the field. This aim is achieved by developing independent, reflective students with an understanding of professional issues, clinical reasoning and evidence based practice, whilst simultaneously equipping them with the wide spectrum of practical skills essential to Sport Rehabilitation. The course is endorsed by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) and students who complete the accredited MSc programme will be eligible to apply for registration with BASRaT. The course has a strong focus on practical skills and competences and all students must complete a minimum of 400 hours of clinical placement experience; a requirement directly linked to (BASRaT) accreditation*. We have placement opportunities with sport rehabilitation clinics, University based and local sports teams and teams further afield for students who are prepared to travel. As part of the course students will complete a recognised advanced trauma care qualification (Level 2) that is endorsed by the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. This qualification is a requirement stated by BASRaT and will serve to provide students with additional knowledge and skills that will be of great benefit while completing the Professional Clinical Practice module (SSP7155) and for their working careers. The Cyncoed campus of the Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences (CSSHS) is well resourced with extensive and world-class practical facilities for the teaching, learning and research components of the programme and to support the recreational and elite sport culture within the CSSHS. Please note: BASRaT accreditation will only apply to the MSc award and not the PGDip or PGCert. This course will be closed for applications at midday on Thursday 1st April 2021. Please contact the programme director or the Admissions team for further information.
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
Entry requirements
A good honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) in Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning, Sport and Exercise Science. Exceptional entry routes may be available to applicants with significant and relevant industry experience. Usually more than 3 years’ experience in Sport Rehabilitation. Candidates with extensive experience in elite level sport may also be considered. All exceptional entry routes are available for non-graduates will be in line with the University criteria for the admission of students to modular Masters Degrees (and for Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma programmes). A student who has successfully completed modules in a similar programme at another institution might gain direct entry onto the programme as long as they have satisfied the aforementioned entry requirements and meet the University Criteria for the admission of students to modular Master’s Degrees, and to Post Graduate Diploma programmes – advanced standing.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £1225 | Module |
| England | £1225 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1225 | Module |
| Scotland | £1225 | Module |
| Wales | £1225 | Module |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Student Recruitment & Admissions
Western Avenue
Cardiff
CF5 2YB