The Sport Rehabilitation course at University of Nottingham will equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and flexibility to work independently in a range of sporting, health, and rehabilitation and exercise environments.
Students will be expected to exercise sound judgement in a variety of rehabilitation and sport performance situations, and focus is on how to evaluate and adapt their approach to meet the needs of the individual client.Ê
Year one
This year provides the fundamental basis of the academic concepts and practical skills required for professional practice. This includes; anatomy, physiology, common musculoskeletal conditions, basic research skills and an introduction to professional development.
Two themes run throughout the course; one covers the basic principles of research, ending with a research project, and the other includes aspects relating to personal and professional development, such as:
- skills for effective management of learning
- communication
- health and wellbeing policy
- sport policy
- client records/ethics
- personality
- behaviour
- life-long learning
Years two and three
Years two and three contain supervisedÊ clinical placements in a variety of sport, exercise, rehabilitation and health settings. You will also undertake a recognised Emergency Sports First Aid qualification.
We pride ourselves on the flexible approach that we offer in year three, allowing you to select a course of study based on your interests, selecting two optional modules from each semester.Ê
You will also undertake an exciting community-based module that you can develop in an approved area related to sport, exercise, health or wellbeing. This may be within a charity, school, occupational setting or other community project.
During the third year, students are given the opportunity to undertake a three week elective placement. Find out more in the ÔInternational opportunitiesÕ tab, below.ÊÊ
Average starting salary and career progression
Graduate sport rehabilitators can expect to be employed at an equivalent level to new physiotherapy graduates, with an NHS ÔBand 5Õ starting salary ranging from £22,128 to £28,746. With career progression and development, there is the prospect of applying for senior positions across a variety of specialist fields.
