BSc Honours Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation Degree

Overview & facilities

Middlesex University is one of only 6 British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) accredited centres to offer this programme. This professional programme prepares graduates to work in the broad field of sports medicine and aligns professional competencies with academic knowledge. The need for autonomous graduates who are able to provide evidence based therapy and defend treatment decisions in action is fundamental to continuing development of this field of practice and academic enquiry.

BASRaT is lobbying for National recognition of sports rehabilitation with the Health Professions Council (HPC). Once recognised this field of clinical practice and academic enquiry will be regulated and protected, thereby increasing the status of sports rehabilitators and providing better pathways into different sport and physical activity employment routes.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS SUBJECT TO VALIDATION FOR 2011 ENTRY

Middlesex is number 1 for sport employability in the UK (2010, Unistats) and we are committed to ensuring our courses remain as relevant to employers as possible. The aim of BSc Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation is to produce independent professional graduate Sports Rehabilitators capable of working in diverse areas of rehabilitation and injury. This course is one of only a few of its kind in the UK, and is accredited by BASRAT – the British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers.

On completion of BSc Sport and Exercise Rehabiliation, students will gain knowledge around:

• Human anatomy and physiology with reference to exercise, health, development and aging
• Immediate care and referral procedures for acute injuries to and illnesses of the physically active
• General medical conditions and disabilities of the physically active and the progression of injuries, illnesses and diseases in the physically active
• Laboratory and clinical skills necessary for assessing and treating injuries and illnesses of the physically active
• Pharmacological applications including indications, contraindications, precautions, interactions, and governing regulations relevant to the treatment of injuries and illnesses of the physically active
• Risk management and programmes to prevent injuries to and illnesses of the physically active
• The principles of safe and effective training for variety of clients including elite athletes and special populations taking into national and professional bodies guidelines and the client’s social and cultural background
• The efficacy of therapeutic exercise programmes for the rehabilitation/reconditioning of injuries to and illnesses of the physically active

There are placements at the end of the first and second year and throughout the third year. A student must complete a minimum of 400 placements hours in health and fitness centre, sports injury clinic and sports club. Students can go on placements overseas during the summer period of the second year.

Facilities

• Teaching at the Human Performance Lab with opportunity to use equipment where top athletes are also assessed
• Human Performance Lab is staffed by a qualified team of researchers and academics, and has links with sporting organisations
• Health & Injury clinic which supports student learning and athletes
• Our London Sport Institute focuses on research and consultancy (from optimising Sports Performance to Physical Activity and Health issues)
  

Content & modules

The programme has been designed to cover the knowledge and competencies specified by BASRaT to achieve its re-accreditation. The knowledge and competencies fall within a number of curricular areas as set by BASRaT in 2000.

The Programme BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation is a 3 year professionally accredited programme, taught at the Hendon campus with some specialist classes at the Human Performance Laboratory at Hendon or Archway. The programme can normally be studied over three years full time or minimum of five years part-time. The programme is an extended degree comprising a total of 400 credit points, including a 40-credit placement module.

In the Sports area, most modules require 100% attendance. This is for safety reasons as you are training to be a Sports Professional. It is not good for a graduate in sport not to know the anatomy of the knee, for instance, as they missed classes that week. You need to know and to be able to apply everything you learn. Therefore you must attend. Please see your module handbooks as this is a binding contract between the module leader and you as a student. In order to pass most of our modules, lectures, seminars, labs and practical sessions are compulsory. These sessions tend not to repeat so if you miss any session then you must see - e-mail your module leader as soon as possible as this could affect your progression.

Your assessment map will be available online on OASISPlus

Feedback on Assessed work will be offered in a variety of forms and all work will be marked and moderated in line with the University Regulations Code of Assessment Practice

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Modules

• Year 1

  Fundamentals of Anatomy and Human Movement (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of clinical and functional anatomy. Exploration of the microscopic and macroscopic structure of nerves, muscles, joints, bone and provides a fundamental platform upon which to build understanding of applied biomechanics and human movement.

  Fundamentals of Health and Fitness (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The sport rehabilitator or sport trainer will need to be aware of the benefits and adverse consequences of physical activity. S/he will also need to be aware of the role of physical activity in the development and maintenance of health, fitness and in optimising sports performance. The future professional role of a trainer may involve caring for a range of individuals, from the elite athlete through to special populations using exercise as a clinical intervention. The module aims to provide an introduction to core concepts developed later in the program, stimulate an interest in current issues in athletic health care and encourage the development of appropriate administrative, communication and practical skills required for successful academic and professional progress.

  Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The aim of the module is to highlight and introduce the fundamental key scientific concepts and principles, across the three main sports science disciplines of physiology, psychology, and biomechanics.

  Professional Skills Development and Clinical Experience (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module develops the core skills for undergraduate rehabilitators in professional practice. Skills developed are teamwork, numeracy skills, the use of information technology, knowledge of governing bodies BASRaT, BASES, SoST, HPC, UKSCA and the instigation of a personal development portfolio. Knowledge will be gained in the classification and mechanism of musculo-skeletal injury. Students will develop competency in medical note taking, client assessment posture, Palpation/ROM/MMT and massage techniques.

• Year 2

  Applied Physiology and Biomechanics (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to enable students to understand the physiological basis of human movement from the cortex to skeletal muscle. To understand the mechanical basis of human movement from Newton s laws to the kinematics and kinetics of sport, exercise, and rehabilitation. To understand the chronic physiological adaptations to sport, exercise and rehabilitation. To understand the principles of measurement in muscle, vascular and cardiopulmonary physiology. To understand the principles of measurement in the kinetics and kinematics of human movement.

  Applied Sport Exercise Science Research Methods (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  To introduce students of health and social care related subjects to the process of health and social care research. It is a professional requirement for those working in health and social care related disciplines to underpin their knowledge with research and evidence-based practice. Professionals need to be able to access research findings, and through an understanding of the research process and methodology, be able to critique research and apply this knowledge to practice. The aim of this module is to develop the students awareness the research process and to equip them with the skills required in the subject area appropriate to their target award and to offer some preparation for the final year project/dissertation.

  Corrective Exercise and Assessment (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The module expands the depth of orthopaedic assessment of athletic injuries and theirtreatment through rehabilitative exercise. Students will develop skill and knowledge in the recognition and evaluation of the individual and be able to plan and deliver reasoned exercise based rehabilitation sessions

  Sports Injuries and Therapeutic Modalities (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims expands on SES 1244 introducing the student to the aetiology, patho-physiology of injury and the phases of healing. Students will develop an awareness the of models of pain and management. The science and application of massage therapy, electrotherapy, taping, strapping, cryo and thermotherapy will also be explored.

• Year 3

  Advanced Clinical Practice (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module focuses on student s ability to develop critical thinking and evidence based practice in the treatment of musculoskeletal injury and rehabilitation. Emphasis is on the linking of skills and knowledge from all modules and its application to practice. Advanced topics pertaining to integrated client assessment and treatment will be developed.

  Advanced Soft Tissue Skills (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The module aims to develop student skill in the delivery of soft tissue techniques and the critical appraisal of their utilization in the treatment of injury and dysfunction.. Students are assisted in developing a critical evidence based approach to treatment and programming.

  Professional Practice Development (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The aim of this module is to allow students to develop their clinical skills in the workplace by providing suitable work experiences. The focus of the module is on experiential and reflective learning development. This clinical development will build on earlier study, and relate these directly to musculoskeletal injury

  Research Project (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to synthesise learning from the students undergraduate programme providing an opportunity for students to study independently and investigate a topic in depth. It fosters academic curiosity, an inquiry based approach, the employment and application of research skills thus facilitating the development of a higher level of theorising. Students will select a topic of personal interest they wish to study further and will manage their own learning during this module, with the support of an allocated supervisor for this period of independent study.

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Entry & applying

We normally make offers on a minimum of 260 UCAS tariff points science or science based A levels, BTEC or Access Advanced Progression Diplomas at Equivalent to the above. GCSE grade C or above in English Language, Maths and Science or equivalent

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Qualifications accepted

For a comprehensive list of qualifications accepted by Middlesex, see further information under entry requirements

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all four components) or TOEFL paper based 550 (no less than 4 in test of written English) or TOEFL internet based 80 (with no less than 17 in each component). Middlesex also offers an Intensive Academic English course (Pre-Sessional) that ranges from 5-17 weeks, depending on your level of English. Successful completion of this course would meet English language entry requirements. For more information on applying for the pre-sessional please email english@mdx.ac.uk. For details of other equivalent English language requirements that Middlesex accepts see international entry requirements. 

Entry into year two or three (transfer students)

If you have achieved a qualification such as a foundation degree or HND, or have gained credit at another university, you may be able to enter a Middlesex course in year two or three. For full details of how this works see transfer students

UK/EU applicants with existing higher education qualifications

If you have already been awarded a qualification at the same level as the course you are applying for, you may not be eligible for a tuition fee loan, see fees and funding for more information.

Applying

Applications for UK and EU students should be made to UCAS – the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. The institution code for Middlesex is M80, and the code name is MIDDX. You also need the code for the course you wish to apply for – this is found in the 'at a glance' box above.

International students from outside the EU can make a direct application.  We have a network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application.  They have worked with people from your region coming to Middlesex before and can help. Read more on international applications

Fees & funding

The tuition fee for the 2012/2013 academic year for UK/EU students is £9,000.
The tuition fee for the 2012/2013 academic year for International students is £10,400.

Click here to find out more about fees, funding and our scholarships in 2012.

Careers & placements

Careers

Graduates will be qualified to pursue a career as a Graduate Sports Rehabilitator under BASRaT, engage in research, or in teaching at schools, further or higher education institutions. They can be employed by sport rehabilitation clinics, health clinics, elite or amateur sports teams, the leisure and fitness industry, or self employed. 

Suitable graduates can undertake postgraduate studies particularly in the areas of Sports Rehabilitation or Physiotherapy.

Graduate Employment prospects

Latest survey figures show that six months after graduating:

• 89% of Middlesex BSc Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation graduates were in employment or further study 
• 11% were assumed to be unemployed or doing something else, such as travelling  

(Based on data from Economics respondents of the 2009-10 Destination of Leavers in Higher Education Survey)

Examples of the types of jobs that graduates from the class of 2009-10 are doing include Rehab advisor, Clinical Physiotherapist, Personal Trainer and Bike Manufacturer.