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Course summary
Become qualified in the field of sport rehabilitation.
The BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation is a vocational, hands on course that offers students the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and expertise in preventing, assessing, diagnosing, and treating sports and physical activity-related injuries. Graduate Sport Rehabilitators are trained in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries expertise that is essential across all sports, and all levels from amateur to elite.
Why Study Sport Rehabilitation?
If you have a love of sport and/- or want to work in sport. If you’ve been affected by sports injuries - If you want to learn more about the field of rehabilitation in a sports environment. If you want to learn at the forefront of evidence-based musculoskeletal management and rehabilitation, then this course could be for you.
Our innovative curriculum has been purpose built to integrate learning with our state-of-the-art facilities including onsite clinics, imaging services, treatment spaces and a pro-section laboratory. This coupled with our expertise in sport and exercise science, make AECC University College a fantastic environment for aspiring Sport and Exercise Rehabilitators to train and develop.
Career prospects
Upon completion of this course you will be eligible to become a registered member of BASRaT (British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers). Sports rehabilitators work in areas such as professional sport, primary musculoskeletal care, military and corporate environments.
Successful completion of the undergraduate programme opens up the world of further postgraduate study such as Strength and Conditioning, Sport Sciences or research in the form of MRes/PhD study.
What makes this course unique?
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A strong focus on sports and working in sports environment
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Gain 400 + hours of clinical experience
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Train and develop in our state of the art sport and performance injury clinic
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Be at the forefront of evidence-based musculoskeletal management and rehabilitation
What you will learn on the course
Students on the course will get hands-on practical experience, learning from the expert staff who teach on the course. The course includes extensive practical and laboratory-based work to help develop your understanding of human anatomy, the biomechanics and physiology of the human body, and the pathology of injury and dysfunction.
How the course is taught
The course utilises a range of contemporary approaches to assessing learning, whilst also seeking to develop key practitioner skills, specialist expertise, and interdisciplinary approaches.
Delivery modes include: seminars, workshops, practice sessions, manual therapy and practice labs, placement opportunities peer and expert observations, online learning and laboratory sessions.
Students on the course are required to complete a number of practical placement hours offering the opportunity to learn and develop in some fantastic applied practice environments. You main gain experience in our on-site clinical and sport performance centres.
Guidance for Applicants with a Disability or Health Condition
We are keen to support students who wish to share a disability or health condition and encourage you to discuss this with us if you have not done so already.
At this time, our building has certain areas that may pose challenges for students with mobility needs.
If you have any specific accessibility requirements and are not already in touch with us about these, or you would like more information about accessibility at HSU, please contact us at studentservices@aecc.ac.uk or visit https://www.hsu.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services/ for more information.
Modules
Year 1
Anatomy (20)
Exercise Physiology (20)
Psychology of Exercise, Health and Sport (20)
Motor Control and Biomechanics (20)
Introduction to Research Methods (20)
Prescribing Exercise 1 (20)
Year 2
Research Methods (20)
Clinical Exercise Physiology (20)
Clinical Assessment Skills (20)
Advanced Anatomy (20)
Injury and Rehabilitation (20)
Treatment Approaches in Sport Rehabilitation (20)
Year 3
Dissertation (40)
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (20)
Late-Stage Rehabilitation and Return to Sport (20)
Consulting and Private Practise (20)
Sport Rehabilitation Placement (0)
Option modules (one of either)
Advanced Exercise Prescription (20)
Exercise Management and Long term conditions (20)
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Association of Sport Rehabilitators
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C630
- Institution code:
- A65
- Campus name:
- Parkwood Campus - Bournemouth
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Health Sciences University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- A65
- Campus name:
- Parkwood Campus - Bournemouth
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
International applicants
To meet the minimum English Language requirements of the programme, applicants will need to achieve an overall IELTS (academic) score of 6.0 or above with no less than 5.5 in each section.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A total of 120 UCAS points
A level - BBB
BBB or above to include one of; Biology/Human Biology/Physical Education. General Studies will not be considered.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Distinction Merit Merit or above in a relevant Extended Diploma for example; Sports Science, Sports Coaching and Fitness, Applied Science.
Access to HE Diploma
A total of 120 UCAS points in a relevant Access to HE Diploma for example; Sports Science
Scottish Higher - BBBBB
BBBBB or above to include one of; Biology/Human Biology/Physical Education. General Studies will not be considered.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
BBBBB or above to include one of; Biology/Human Biology/Physical Education. General Studies will not be considered.
T Level - M
Science / Healthcare Science Merit or above
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- If you live in the UK, and undertake a placement, some placements require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, we will guide you through this process if required. To gain a place on the course some applicants may be requested to attend an interview which may take place in person or remotely via TEAMS, you will be contacted beforehand to confirm.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in each component)
TOEFL (IBT) 79 overall with a minimum score of 17 in writing and listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE) 169 overall with a minimum score of 162 in each component
Pearson PTE (Academic) 54 overall with a minimum score of 51 in each component
Language Cert International ESOL 144 overall with a minimum score of 32 in each section (B2 level)
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.
We understand that every student is unique, therefore we do not just look at grades to assess your application, we use the information you provide on your UCAS application to consider whether a contextual offer may be appropriate for you. We take into account lots of other factors such as the area you live, the performance of your schools and your own personal circumstances that could have an impact on the grades you achieve.
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.
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Student Outcomes
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Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16560* | Year 1 |
| International | £16560* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Additional Course Costs
Students may wish to purchase their own copies of some recommended textbooks. Books are estimated to cost between £50 and £200. Students may also wish to purchase AECC University College-branded items of clothing. This clothing will cost approximately £50 to £75.
BASRaT accreditation currently require students to undertake a Royal College of Surgeons Pre-Hospital Immediate Care endorsed course once graduated this will cost approx. £350-500 per student.
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