Program Overview

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BSc(Hons) Sport Rehabilitation

The BSc(Hons) Sport Rehabilitation course is accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) and is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a sport rehabilitator.

About the Course

This course focuses on understanding, preventing, and treating sports and exercise-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. Students will learn how to provide safe and effective care to people suffering from injury, illness, or disease related to sports and musculoskeletal conditions.

Why Study Sport Rehabilitation?

As a sport rehabilitator, you will play a vital role in supporting people of all ages and backgrounds to maintain their health and fitness and recover from injury. You could work in a variety of settings, including the NHS, Ministry of Defence, private practice, sport, and more.

Why UWE Bristol?

During the course, British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) student members may apply for malpractice insurance upon successful completion of the Sport Rehabilitation Practice 1 module for a small fee. The policy allows students to practice the soft tissue massage techniques gained on the module autonomously.

Course Structure

The course is three years long, with a September intake, and is delivered full-time. The course code is BC96, and the tariff points required are 120.

Entry Requirements

To apply for this course, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics, and Double Science, or equivalent
• Tariff points: 120
• Contextual tariff: See the university's contextual offers page
• English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component
• A-level subjects: Grade C in Biology, Human Biology, PE, Sport, or Sport and Exercise
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: You will need a minimum of five units in Biology, Human Biology, PE, Sport, or Sport and Exercise

Additional Requirements

Before starting the course, you will be required to complete:

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
• A Health Check

Course Content

The course covers a range of topics, including:

Year One

• Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Clinical Anatomy and Kinesiology for Physiotherapy and Sport Rehabilitation
• Sport Rehabilitation Practice 1
• Foundations of Exercise Prescription
• Epidemiology and Aetiology of Sports Injuries

Year Two

• Supporting Healthy Lifestyles with Physical Activity
• Sport Rehabilitation Practice 2
• Informing Practice Through Research and Inquiry
• Applied Athlete Conditioning and Sports Nutrition
• Athletic Therapy and Functional Rehabilitation

Final Year

• Research and Evidence in Practice
• Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
• Advanced Practice of Sport Rehabilitation
• Healthy Futures
• Sport Rehabilitation Practice 3

Learning and Teaching

The course combines university-based experience with extensive placement experience. You will learn how to provide safe and effective care to people suffering from injury, illness, or disease related to sports and musculoskeletal conditions.

Assessment

You will be assessed using coursework, professional practice assessments, presentations, practical and written examinations, and research.

Fees

The full-time course fees are:

• Home Annual (Per Year) Fee: Ł9,535
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł1,192
• International Annual (Per Year) Fee: Ł17,000
• International Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł2,125

Indicative Additional Costs

• Additional Course Costs Indicative Maximum Cost Per year: Ł650
• OH/Medical assessment - ONLY charged for missed appointments: Ł30

Features

• Professional accreditation: BSc(Hons) Sport Rehabilitation is accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT)
• Placements: You will spend at least 400 hours on placements as part of your degree, applying your knowledge and building your skills in real-world environments

Careers

As a graduate sport rehabilitator, you can put yourself forward for jobs with sports injury clinics, health clubs, fitness centers, rehabilitation units, and professional sports clubs. Recent graduates are working as graduate sport rehabilitators with clubs such as Gloucester Rugby, Oxford United FC, and Coventry City FC.

Life

The university offers a range of services to support your studies, including accommodation, sports, societies, and activities, health and wellbeing, and campus and facilities.