MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Physiotherapeutic Management of the Athlete)
ObjectivesYou’ll develop postgraduate skills in the assessment and management of neuromuscloskeletal conditions affecting the athlete using massage and soft tissue mobilising techniques, sports skills-specific rehabilitation design and integrated management strategies. You will attain high levels of autonomy and clinical decision-making skills for application to clinical practice, and extend your knowledge and clinical therapeutic skills to a specialist level.
Entry requirementsApplicants should normally: -have an honours degree (minimum 2.2 class) in physiotherapy be chartered physiotherapists, registered with the HPC -have post-registration experience working in an associated field while enrolled on the course -have experience of and commitment to sport -have access to a sporting or appropriate musculoskeletal environment on a regular basis for the duration of the specialist clinical modules.
Academic titleMSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Physiotherapeutic Management of the Athlete)
Course descriptionMSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Physiotherapeutic Management of the Athlete)
This degree is ideal for Health Professions Council registered physiotherapists working in neuromusculoskeletal or sports-related practice who wish to develop advanced clinical skills and knowledge related to sport-specific physiotherapeutic practice. The course is endorsed by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
You will attain high levels of autonomy and clinical decision-making skills for application to clinical practice, and extend your knowledge and clinical therapeutic skills to a specialist level.
Course structure
Core modules will focus on evidence-based practice and research culminating in an independent research study. Specialist modules address a diverse range of clinical and practice issues in sport-related physiotherapeutic practice.
Careers
This course will enhance your ability to secure employment in a sports-specific environment or as an advanced practitioner/extended scope practitioner specialising in the management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.