MSc in Sport Rehabilitation Masters

The MSc in Sport Rehabilitation at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a postgraduate degree that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become leading professionals in the field of sport rehabilitation. The course covers a wide range of topics, including injury prevention, assessment and treatment, and rehabilitation programs for athletes. Students will learn how to apply the latest research and best practices in sport rehabilitation to help athletes recover from injuries and return to their sports safely and effectively.

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The course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in sport rehabilitation, including physiotherapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and workshops, with a mix of theoretical and practical components. Students will have the opportunity to work with experienced practitioners in the field and gain hands-on experience through clinical placements.

Discover How Cardiff Metropolitan University Can Help You Achieve Your Goals in Sport Rehabilitation

Cardiff Metropolitan University is an ideal location for students interested in sport rehabilitation due to its strong reputation for producing high-quality sports rehabilitation professionals. The university has a state-of-the-art gym and rehabilitation facilities, as well as a team of experienced lecturers who are experts in their field. Students will have access to the latest research and technology, as well as opportunities for networking and building connections with other professionals in the industry.

As a Graduate Sport Rehabilitator (GSR), you will be an autonomous healthcare practitioner specialising in musculoskeletal management, exercise-based rehabilitation and fitness.

The course is designed to achieve BASRaT accreditation, and students who complete the accredited MSc programme will be eligible to apply for registration with BASRaT, which is the professional body that oversees and regulates the practice of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers in the UK. The Professional clinical practice module includes 400 clinical placement hours required for BASRaT membership. This will allow students to use a problem-solving approach to sports injury management in the working environment. Exposure and immersion in the professional environment will enhance the student’s professional autonomy, accountability and evidence-based practice to meet the industry standards and needs.

The MSc degree in Sport Rehabilitation will lead you to career opportunities in:

Sports injury clinics

Health clubs

Professional sporting clubs

Fitness centres

Rehabilitation units

The military

GP referral schemes

More information on career destinations is available on the BASRaT website.

All applicants must complete an application form (including a personal statement) and be expected to attend an interview.

Applicants for the MSc in Sport Rehabilitation are expected to satisfy the following requirements:

A good honours degree (usually 2.1 or above) in Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Strength and Conditioning, Sports and Exercise Science and Podiatry.

20 hours of work permits weekly for international students.