Sport Rehabilitation and Return to Play

Entry requirements

Students will require an undergraduate degree or UK equivalent in a therapy field such as Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Sport Rehabilitation and Sport Therapy with a minimum Lower Second Class and experience working in sport or significant clinical experience. Students with undergraduate science degrees (such as sport science, strength, and conditioning) will be considered based on experience in sport and aptitude.

Additional requirements

Students will be required to complete UK recognised 1st Aid course by the end of the 1st Semester if accepted on the programme.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Unleash your potential with the MSc Sport Rehabilitation and Return to Play program at Middlesex University! Designed exclusively for qualified therapy and performance professionals, this cutting-edge course bridges the gap in higher education by offering advanced training to the experienced professionals in the elite sporting and rehabilitation fields. Enhance your diagnostic, rehabilitation, clinical and leadership skills, and become a sought-after expert in sports medicine. Join us to elevate your career and transform the world of injury rehabilitation and human performance.

Why study MSc Sport Rehabilitation and Return to Play at Middlesex University?

Welcome to Middlesex University, where we offer an exclusive program tailored for qualified therapy professionals and performance experts. This innovative program addresses the need for advanced education across various therapy backgrounds.

Designed for mid to senior-level professionals in the sports industry, our program provides in-depth knowledge and skills in diagnostic, performance, and wellness applications. We strive to enhance the return to play and overall human performance. By exploring cutting-edge approaches in sports medicine, you'll learn to critically analyze and implement evidence-based treatment strategies. Moreover, you'll develop essential leadership skills required in high-performance sports.

At Middlesex University, we emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering you to make unbiased decisions through data analysis. We also equip you with the ability to search for and critically appraise literature to inform your practice. Our key modules cover a wide range of topics, including diagnostics, manual therapy, rehabilitation, wellness, personal development, and research methods.

By joining our program, you'll have the opportunity to become a leader in sport rehabilitation and advance your career to new heights.

Course highlights

• Dynamic and practice focused teaching with highly experienced staff
• Content developed with leading industry professionals and employability centred.
• Linked with industry leading professionals and organisations.
• Based at StoneX stadium this pioneering complex has been developed over the past 18 months in partnership with Middlesex University
• Saracens Rugby Club and London Borough of Barnet, which has funded the project through a £22.9m

What will you study on the MSc Sport Rehabilitation and Return to Play?

The MSc Sports Rehabilitation and Return to Play program is designed to enhance the skill set and critical reflection of experienced practitioners with a qualified therapy and performance professionals, preparing them to become leaders in sport rehabilitation. The program focuses on diagnostic, therapeutic, programming, and leadership qualities crucial for success in elite sporting organizations.

The course content covers various aspects, including diagnostics in sport performance, manual therapy and restorative input, rehabilitation and return to performance, wellness and recovery, and personal development and reflective practice. These modules provide an in-depth understanding of athlete performance profiling, the application of manual therapies, rehabilitation principles, wellness and recovery strategies, and leadership development.

Throughout the program, students will develop the ability to conduct reliable assessments, interpret diagnostic results, and communicate effectively with coaches and athletes. They will gain expertise in evaluating manual therapy techniques and formulating evidence-based rehabilitation programs. The program also emphasizes critical thinking, self-reflection, and leadership skills necessary for effective practice in a high-performance environment.

By the end of the program, students will possess the knowledge and skills to apply diagnostic procedures, critically analyze research and practice, construct evidence-based rehabilitation programs, apply soft tissue therapies, communicate complex issues effectively, and autonomously design research projects to support evidence-based practice. They will also understand the importance of wellness and recovery in athlete preparation and be capable of interpreting and applying wellness/recovery paradigms in performance sport.

Fees and funding