MSc Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Training (pre-registration)
University of Salford
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Our MSc Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Training (Pre-Registration) programme prepares you to become an internationally recognised healthcare professional with expertise in exercise rehabilitation. This course focuses on clinical assessment, biomechanics, exercise rehabilitation, and optimising health and performance across various population groups.You will gain a minimum of 400 hours of clinical practice in diverse settings, supervised by registered healthcare or medical professionals. The ...Read more

Our MSc Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Training (Pre-Registration) programme prepares you to become an internationally recognised healthcare professional with expertise in exercise rehabilitation. This course focuses on clinical assessment, biomechanics, exercise rehabilitation, and optimising health and performance across various population groups.

You will gain a minimum of 400 hours of clinical practice in diverse settings, supervised by registered healthcare or medical professionals. The programme, accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT), qualifies you to sit the BASRaT registration exam and work in IA partner countries, including the USA, Canada, and Ireland.

You will:

  • Assess and improve health and function in individuals with injuries, illnesses, and diseases, enhancing public and athlete health through lifestyle and exercise.
  • Learn from industry experts through practical, small group sessions supported by scientific principles.
  • Develop skills to diagnose and treat injuries, pain, and musculoskeletal conditions, and prescribe exercise for various special populations.
  • Experience placements in diverse settings such as hospitals, GP practices, the Ministry of Defence, private rehabilitation clinics, and dance schools.

This is for you if...

  • You aspire to become a healthcare professional specialising in exercise rehabilitation and improving health and performance.
  • You are passionate about positively impacting the lives of the public, recreational athletes, and elite performers.
  • You enjoy working with people and want to enhance your communication and interpersonal skills.
  • You seek a challenging and diverse career with continuous learning opportunities.
  • You are committed to delivering evidence-based practice and developing problem-solving skills.

Course details

The MSc programme is a full-time course spanning two years. You will study clinical assessment, musculoskeletal injuries, exercise prescription, therapeutic techniques, and rehabilitation skills, underpinned by human anatomy, pathology, biomechanics, pain sciences, and psychology.

The programme prepares you to provide effective care autonomously or within a multi-disciplinary team, using cutting-edge rehabilitation techniques.

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Teaching

The course features predominantly online delivery, with 10 weeks of intensive face-to-face teaching blocks spread across two years.

  • Distance-learning resources: Weekly tutorials and group work are based on self-directed online learning materials.
  • Face-to-face teaching blocks: One-week, intensive blocks at the start and middle of each trimester will be interactive, reflective, and practice-related. These sessions will take place in our dedicated treatment rooms and human performance laboratory, equipped with specialised equipment for testing, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
  • Summer period: One week of practical teaching and clinical placements will focus on hands-on experience.

Assessment

Assessment methods include:

  • Theory exams: 8%
  • Practical work and clinical assessments: 25%
  • Essays and projects: 42%
  • Presentations: 25%

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 in any sports or health-related degree, or another degree with additional qualifications, accreditation, or certifications relevant to the programme. A 2:2 in a sports or health-related degree with additional qualifications, accreditation, or certifications related to the programme. The programme is designed for sports professionals, including physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, sports therapists, sport scientists, strength and conditioning practitioners, sports coaches, and sport medical physicians. Access to athletes for case studies is required for practical assessments. We also welcome applications from individuals with relevant experience or potential, even if they do not meet traditional entry criteria. English language requirements: International students must demonstrate English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no element below 6.0). Please note: This programme is not available to applicants requiring a student visa.

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