This one-year top-up degree is designed for those who have completed a Foundation Degree in either Strength and Conditioning or Sports Therapy. You will continue to specialise in your chosen field while also studying a module in the opposite field and modules focused on rehabilitation. This approach will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to work as a sports rehabilitator, enhancing your expertise in sports rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, sports therapy, sports research, and clinical practice.
You will also have access to the latest technologies in our Sports Therapy Clinic and Performance and Rehabilitation Centre. Our degree focuses on real-life practical, hands-on application alongside the theoretical academics underpinning the application of sports rehabilitation. There will be opportunities to work with Plymouth Argyle, Plymouth Raiders, and our own sports teams. We pride ourselves on our supportive and nurturing environment to provide skilled sports rehabilitators.
You will be trained by industry specialists in sports therapy, health and fitness, strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, and sports science. This will comprehensively broaden your skills and understanding of sports therapy and injury rehabilitation and the various roles of a dynamic and multi-skilled sports medicine team.
Please note that when applying for this course, you will be required to select a course code. For Sports Rehabilitation and Strength and Conditioning, please use course code UF5762. For Sports Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy, please use course code UF5763.
