Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Training (Pre-Registration)

Entry requirements

A 2:1 in any sports or health-related degree, or another degree with relevant additional qualifications or certifications, is required.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our MSc Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Training (Pre-Registration) programme prepares you to become an internationally recognised healthcare professional with expertise in exercise rehabilitation. This course focuses on clinical assessment, biomechanics, exercise rehabilitation, and optimising health and performance across various population groups.

• Assess and improve health and function in individuals with injuries, illnesses, and diseases, enhancing public and athlete health through lifestyle and exercise.
• Learn from industry experts through practical, small group sessions supported by scientific principles.
• Develop skills to diagnose and treat injuries, pain, and musculoskeletal conditions, and prescribe exercise for various special populations.
• Experience placements in diverse settings such as hospitals, GP practices, the Ministry of Defence, private rehabilitation clinics, and dance schools.

• You aspire to become a healthcare professional specialising in exercise rehabilitation and improving health and performance.
• You are passionate about positively impacting the lives of the public, recreational athletes, and elite performers.
• You enjoy working with people and want to enhance your communication and interpersonal skills.
• You seek a challenging and diverse career with continuous learning opportunities.
• You are committed to delivering evidence-based practice and developing problem-solving skills.

The MSc programme is a full-time course spanning two years. You will study clinical assessment, musculoskeletal injuries, exercise prescription, therapeutic techniques, and rehabilitation skills, underpinned by human anatomy, pathology, biomechanics, pain sciences, and psychology.

The programme prepares you to provide effective care autonomously or within a multi-disciplinary team, using cutting-edge rehabilitation techniques.

Information for international students

This programme is not available to applicants who require a student visa.

Fees and funding

Visit the course page on the University of Salford website for more information.