Students will learn to prevent, examine and treat sports-related injuries whilst developing the skills to become an independent learner and practitioner. They will undertake a minimum of 400 hours of work experience, with opportunities including supporting runners taking part in the Brathay 10 marathons in 10 days event and the University of Cumbria's sports injury clinics.
Students will receive knowledge and insight from industry-sourced professionals and have access to facilities including rehabilitation clinic, strength and conditioning room and biomechanics and physiology laboratories. Industry links, including top-flight football teams, will help fast track their job hunt.
This course enables eligibility for BASRaT membership as a Graduate Sport Rehabilitator. This will open up NHS options via the Professional Standards Authority. Students will also gain an integrated CIMSPA endorsed Strength & Conditioning Trainer qualification.
