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Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning

Study level:
Undergraduate
Awarded by:
The University of Northampton

Course summary

2nd for Satisfied with Teaching and 4th for Satisfied with Feedback for Sports Science - Data taken from the 2026 Guardian University Guide, Sports Science Subject table, filtered by Satisfied with Teaching/Feedback

This course is aimed at students who are committed to working with the public, athletes and populations of all ages to support improvements in the public’s health and wellbeing. You will apply both academic and practical skills to assess, treat and rehabilitate people from injury and illness and develop injury prevention strategies.

his practical-based programme will equip students with the hands-on skills needed while our active blended learning approach will engage and support students both during and outside of the taught sessions. Further to this our careers and employability, and business and entrepreneurialism modules ensures that you are well-prepared for employment upon graduating.

This degree is built upon the core competencies required and set by BASRaT which includes modules that develop your knowledge and skill in musculoskeletal injuries, athlete screening and injury prevention, manual therapies and strength and conditioning, as well as the underpinning sports-science disciplines modules such as physiology, anatomy, nutrition, psychological management of athletes and a research dissertation.

In addition to developing your own entrepreneurialism skills you will complete a minimum of 400 hours of work-based learning during your studies to enable you to apply your knowledge in real-world settings and gain the valuable experiences needed for future employment.

UON’s Sport and Exercise Sciences subject area was ranked 3rd based on overall student positivity out of all universities in England, according to the latest 2025 National Student Survey (NSS)*

By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

  • Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.

  • Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.

  • At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2026 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2026**.

  • Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop*** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).

  • You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.

The Northampton Employment Promise
In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.

✱ Calculations are based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the average positivity score across all NSS questions for this subject area across all modes and levels at UK Universities.
✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more info
✱✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more info

Modules

STAGE 1
• Neuromusculoskeletal Injury, Illness, Disease and Assessment (compulsory)
• Manual Therapies for Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions (compulsory)
• Professional and Academic skills for Sport Rehabilitators (compulsory)
• Exercise Prescription for Injury Prevention (compulsory)
• Functional Anatomy and Physiology (compulsory)
• Screening and Conditioning for Injury Prevention (compulsory)

STAGE 2
• Sport Research Methods (compulsory)
• Rehabilitative and Exercise Programming (compulsory)
• Mobilisation and Exercise for Spinal Conditions (compulsory)
• Athlete Injury, Health and Wellbeing Management (compulsory)
• Screening and Conditioning for Sport Performance (compulsory)
• Sport Rehabilitation Practice (compulsory)

STAGE 3
• Dissertation (compulsory)
• Contemporary Issues in Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning (compulsory)
• Sports Trauma and Immediate Pitchside Care (compulsory)
• Exercise and Conditioning for Specific Populations (compulsory)
• Applied Sport Rehabilitation Practice (compulsory)

Module information is quoted for 2025 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C630
Institution code:
N38
Campus name:
Waterside Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points

A level - BCC - BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM

Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 points

T Level - Pass (C and above)

Applicants are expected to have studied PE, Sport or any Science

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Every applicant to the University of Northampton is unique. We assess each application individually, considering qualifications, experience, and personal background. We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification mixes. Most UCAS applicants receive Conditional Offers, but Contextual or Unconditional Offers may be given based on factors like course choice, personal circumstances, interview performance, practical activities, GCSE results, and predicted grades.

Learn more on the University of Northampton website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 3 other sport and exercise sciences courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

99% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

60 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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