Sports Rehabilitation - BSc (Hons) full-time
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation is the right course for you if you are looking for a route into the exciting and dynamic field of sports healthcare, particularly in professional sport or private practice.
The course will give you the knowledge, skills and understanding for a career in sports rehabilitation through study in a broad range of disciplines including physiotherapy, sports science, exercise prescription and testing, nutrition, principles of biomechanics, fitness testing and sports psychology.
The sports rehabilitation degree at the University of Bolton has close links with a number of professional sports clubs, in particular premiership football, rugby and athletics, giving you the opportunity to work with elite sports men and women at the highest level.
Fact file
| School | School of Health and Social Sciences (HSS)
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| Award | BSc (Hons) |
| UCAS code | C602 BSc/SR |
| How to apply | Please visit our How to apply for a bachelor degree course webpage for details. |
| Mode of attendance | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Available Pathways | Single Honours |
| Start dates | September |
| Entry requirements(typical offer) | Full-time HOME/EU applicants for September 2010: this course is FULL, please consider the part-time version of the course instead.
INTERNATIONAL applicants for September 2010: this course is OPEN, please apply.
For September 2010 entry:
240 UCAS points (or equivalent) in any subjects.
Please note that it is not possible to join this course at Level 3. Applications to join the course at Level 2 will be considered.
For September 2011 entry:
240 UCAS points from at least two A2-levels (or equivalent) including a science or physical education.
Applicants should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English, mathematics and science.
All applications are subject to interview.
Please note that it is not possible to join this course at Level 3. Applications to join the course at Level 2 will be considered.
Please also read our general entry requirements. |
| Tuition fees | Please contact Student Data Management Fees Enquiries on +44 (0)1204 903406 or +44 (0)1204 903059 for details. |
| Additional costs | Course sports kit. Travel and accommodation costs for work placements. CRB checks are required for some placements for example at football academies where you will be working with young people under the age of 18. |
| Awarding body | University of Bolton |
| Location | University of Bolton:
Deane Campus, Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AB
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About the course
The practical application of sports rehabilitation is emphasised throughout the course and a lot of your study will involve practical laboratory and clinical work. This will be supported by teaching in theoretical principles of sport rehabilitation.
In addition, you will develop your understanding and application of the subject skills that are directly relevant to the workplace and lifelong learning will be developed throughout the course.
In the final year you will attend a 6-8 week placement, for example at a professional sports club, physiotherapy clinic or orthopaedic clinic, where you will work alongside sports healthcare practitioners and gain valuable experience of sports rehabilitation in a professional sports setting.
The course is accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) which means graduates are automatically qualified to practice as sports rehabilitation professionals.
What you will learn
The course offers a unique approach to sport and fitness. It will give you a broad range of theoretical and vocational skills and knowledge that will equip you for the role of a sports rehabilitation professional.
You will build an understanding of theories and principles in sports injuries such as clinical and spinal anatomy, neurology and tissue dynamics, the principles of biomechanics, physiology and pathology.
This theoretical knowledge will support your learning in the practical application of sports rehabilitation which will include medical management on the sports field, boosting performance, movement analysis to prevent injury recurrence, exercise prescription and testing and counselling for injured athletes.
What you will study
You will study six modules in both your first and second year. These include four core modules in the first year which you must pass to progress on to the next phase of study. In the final year you will study five modules including your placement, ‘Clinical Experience’, which is a double module. The modules you will study are:
Level 1
The Principles of Biomechanics (Core); Clinical Anatomy (Core); Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science 1 (Core); Therapeutic Skills; Musculoskeletal Injury; Human Physiology (Core).
Level 2
Applied Physiology; Counselling Injured Athletes; Spinal Anatomy, Pathology, Mobilisation and Manipulation; Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science 2; Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Modalities; Injury Prevention and Functional Rehabilitation.
Level 3
Advanced Clinical Skills; Differential Diagnosis; Back to Sport; Clinical Experience - Placement; Project.
Descriptions of the modules at each level follow below.
The Principles of Biomechanics (20 credits at Level 1)
This module is a core module aiming to provide the sports rehabilitator with the basis to analyse human kinetics. Taking into account forces acting upon both a static and dynamic body the module will enable you to analyse athletic performance resolving and preventing potential injury and enhancing athletic performance.
Clinical Anatomy (20 credits at Level 1)
This module will give you essential practical and theoretical knowledge of the hard and soft tissue structures of the upper and lower extremities. The module has included visits to Manchester University’s Anatomy Labs and uses the outstanding 3D graphics Anatomy package from Primal Pictures to apply fascinating visual insight into human anatomy.
Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science 1 (20 credits at Level 1)
Research Methods will equip you with the necessary skills of clinical research and lab report writing essential to all module assignments. The statistical element is carefully taught to support students who are not mathematics fans!
Therapeutic Skills (20 credits at Level 1)
Therapeutic skills has been designed to apply knowledge of physiotherapy techniques once the basics of clinical anatomy and biomechanics of movement have been studied. The module will provide you with the basic tools necessary to influence the healing capacity of an injured athlete in the early stages of rehabilitation and understand the physiological effect of soft tissue healing and the effects resulting from manual therapy treatment.
Musculoskeletal Injury (20 credits at Level 1)
This is an introduction to diagnostics and will provide you with basic injury assessment skills in relation to setting a rehabilitation plan and studied common pathologies. Further study of this area is carried out in the final year Advanced Clinical Skills module which looks at diagnosis of multiple pathologies, injuries that have multiple levels and require in-depth rehabilitation.
Human Physiology (20 credits at Level 1)
This is an introduction to the practical and theoretical knowledge of the fundamental systems of the human body.
Applied Physiology (20 credits at Level 2)
Sports physiology studies the physiological effect conditioning and fitness training has on the professional athlete to improve performance and facilitate the rehabilitation process. Fitness is an essential aspect of any sports rehabilitation programme. This module involves the study of the theory alongside a large variety of practical sessions that show the physiological changes which occur through exercise and allows you to experience testing for yourself!
Diet affects athletic performance and modern sports practitioners require an in depth level of knowledge to work with the nutritionist. This module also gives you the tools to understand how correct diet can optimise performance.
Counseling Injured Athletes (20 credits at Level 2)
More and more emphasis is being placed upon sports psychology in relation to match day performance and recovery from injury. Our concern is complete rehabilitation in both a mental and physical capacity. The module will enable you to understand many of the psychological issues of competitive sport and is taught by one of industry’s best sports psychologists.
Spinal Anatomy, Pathology, Mobilisation and Manipulation (20 credits at Level 2)
This module develops an in-depth knowledge of spinal anatomy and origins of pathology from within the spinal region. You will also gain practical knowledge and skills in treating a wide variety of pathologies through the use of mobilisations and manipulation, building on the therapeutic skills learned at level 1.
Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science 2 (20 credits at Level 2)
This module is designed to prepare you for the final project. In addition, you will be provided with computer statistical packages that are required for data analysis.
Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Modalities (20 credits at Level 2)
The nature of the sports rehabilitation role requires a multidimensional approach to treatments. This module will teach you about the theory and safe practice of many modalities of treatment.
Injury Prevention and Functional Rehabilitation (20 credits at Level 2)
Sports rehabilitation has many aspects to it of which one of the key roles within a sporting environment is to prevent further injury through effective end stage rehabilitation. The module will provide you with the knowledge to assess the athlete’s kinetics and repair any potential weaknesses prior to the return to training phase.
Advanced Clinical Skills (20 credits at Level 3)
This module has many elements attached to it, including the immediate pitch side care course taught by Andy Smith (doctor for England Rugby Union) and the exciting external Orthoteers diagnostics course run by senior consultants and physiotherapists working in professional sport. The module will continue to consolidate knowledge from the Musculoskeletal Injury module and Injury Prevention and Functional Rehabilitation module tackling complicated issues such as pelvic and shoulder complex stability and the difficult task of understanding and resolving the cause of injury rather than just treating the symptoms.
Guest lecturers include Jonathan Harris (Senior Sports Radiologist) and Professor Chris Brooks (GB Rugby League Team Doctor).
Differential Diagnosis (20 credits at Level 3)
This aspect of this course is constructed to get you looking beyond musculoskeletal/orthopaedic medicine and thinking deeper to recognise when a condition maybe beyond your scope of practice. It is essential for the sports rehabilitator to recognise pathology that is not musculoskeletal in origin and know when and how to refer to other health professionals.
Back to Sport (20 credits at Level 3)
This module brings together the sports science and sports rehabilitation elements. It challenges you to analyse and boost athletic performance by understanding each individual’s physiology and the unique demands their sport places on them whilst also conducting complicated rehabilitation programmes.
Clinical Experience - Placement (40 credits at Level 3)
The final year placement is designed for the student to integrate all aspects of the course in the workplace.
The module currently has many links with top football and rugby clubs such as Sale Sharks Rugby League, Wigan Rugby League, Bolton Wanderers and Middlesbrough Football Club. We also provide placements in physiotherapy musculoskeletal clinics and orthopaedic out patient private clinics throughout the North West with some of the best orthopaedic surgeons in the country.
Bolton University’s newly established Sports and Spinal Injuries Clinic provides ‘in-house’ experience throughout the course and offers students a chance to consolidate manual therapy skills in a supportive learning environment prior to their Clinical Experience module.
Project (20 credits at Level 3)
You will be required to design a dissertation in a relevant area of study. This unique opportunity will enable you to investigate any area of sports-related musculoskeletal medicine and provide in depth research into elements of the course in which you have a particular interest.
Special features
- The course currently has many links with top football and rugby clubs such as Sale Sharks Rugby League, Wigan Rugby League, Bolton Wanderers and Middlesbrough Football Club. We also provide placements in physiotherapy musculoskeletal clinics and orthopaedic outpatient private clinics throughout the North West with some of the best orthopaedic surgeons in the country.
- Experts in the world of professional sport are guest lecturers on the BSc in Sports Rehabilitation. These include Rob Harris, the Wigan and Great Britain rugby league physiotherapist and Jonathan Harris, the renowned sports radiologist. Mr Andrew Smith, the England rugby union team doctor, gives a series of classes on Immediate Medical Management on the Field of Play.
- The sports rehabilitation degree runs a state of the art musculo-skeletal sports injury and spinal clinic at the university offering rehabilitation facilities to sports people at all levels. As a student on the course, you will have the opportunity to gain direct experience at the clinic through observation of rehabilitation work and ‘hands-on’ training.
Careers and professional development
Sports rehabilitation is an expanding area of the sports, healthcare and fitness industries. With people’s increased awareness of exercise and the need to prevent and manage injury there is a growing demand for practitioners specialising in healthcare for the physically active.
Career opportunities exist in professional sports clubs and private sports injury clinics. In addition, graduates can use the qualification to enter a range of other careers including teaching, the police, the fire service, the NHS or for postgraduate study in the field of sport science.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT), the professional body for Graduate Sports Rehabilitators (GSR).
BASRaT provides full professional liability insurance to all graduates which enables you to practice as a sports rehabilitation professional.
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Further Information
For an informal discussion and further details about the course please contact:
Anna Everard
(Programme Leader)
Tel: +44 (0)1204 903688
E-mail: A.Everard@bolton.ac.uk
Harry Pearson-Young
(Senior Lecturer)
Tel: +44 (0)1204 903651
Email: H.F.Pearson@bolton.ac.uk
Fionnuala Geoghegan
(Admissions Officer and Senior Lecturer)
Tel: +44 (0)1204 903680
E-mail: FJG1@bolton.ac.uk
Shelley Ince
(Programme Administrator)
Tel: +44 (0)1204 903140
Email: S.Ince@bolton.ac.uk
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