FdSc Sports Injury and Exercise Rehabilitation

Summary 2012/13

• Equip yourself with the practical skills and knowledge to help injured athletes, from the inception of injury through to rehabilitation and an eventual return to competitive sport;
• Learn in our specialised sports therapy teaching spaces that are amongst the best in higher education;
• Gain a vocational qualification that will give you an edge in the job market, with the possibility of progressing to the final year of our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree.

Please note, this programme is suspended for September 2012 entry.

The Foundation Degree in Sports Injury and Exercise Rehabilitation provides you with the opportunity to develop practitioner skills in sports related practice.

Studying physiology, anatomy and kinesiology, you will receive a firm grounding in sports related practice and injury rehabilitation. The programme explores the psychological and physical demands of both sports injury and sports performance and you will develop practical skills in manual therapies such as massage.

The curriculum incorporates sport and exercise science modules alongside specialised sports practitioner modules, ensuring you will be immersed in both theory and practice.

2012 Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this programme are still to be confirmed. Please keep checking this page for updates.

Summary 2013/14

• Equip yourself with the practical skills and knowledge to help injured athletes, from the inception of injury through to rehabilitation and an eventual return to competitive sport;
• Learn in our specialised sports therapy teaching spaces that are amongst the best in higher education;
• Gain a vocational qualification that will give you an edge in the job market, with the possibility of progressing to the final year of our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree.

Please note, this programme is suspended for September 2012 entry.

The Foundation Degree in Sports Injury and Exercise Rehabilitation provides you with the opportunity to develop practitioner skills in sports related practice.

Studying physiology, anatomy and kinesiology, you will receive a firm grounding in sports related practice and injury rehabilitation. The programme explores the psychological and physical demands of both sports injury and sports performance and you will develop practical skills in manual therapies such as massage.

The curriculum incorporates sport and exercise science modules alongside specialised sports practitioner modules, ensuring you will be immersed in both theory and practice.

2013 Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this programme are still to be confirmed. Please keep checking this page for updates.

Details

Who is this course for?

The programme is aimed at individuals currently working within the sports domain as sports related practitioners who wish to achieve 'graduate status' and open up potential opportunities for full registration with The Society of Sports Therapists.

What will I gain from this programme?

This programme provides you with the practical skills and knowledge to help injured athletes, from the inception of injury through to rehabilitation and an eventual return to competitive sport.

What will I study?

The programme introduces you to the science underpinning sports injury management and prevention, with Year 1 modules in anatomy, physiology and kinesiology. You will gain an understanding of sports related treatments and injury rehabilitation including injury assessment, and rehabilitation.

Progressing to Year 2 modules, you will gain a more in-depth understanding of the mechanics of the body through Biomechanical perspectives issues and topics. You will investigate the physiological demands of performance, explore the psychological effects of injury and continue to develop practical skills of manual therapy including massage and exercise rehabilitation.

How will I study?

The programme takes a hands-on approach, equipping you with practical experience in our purpose-built and well-equipped sports science laboratories and sports therapy clinical rooms. You will learn through lectures, small group seminars, tutorials, workshops, taught practical sessions and ICT-based learning.

Placement

On-site clinical practice forms an integral part of your programme and will provide you with the opportunity to gain professional practice under the supervision of our highly experienced staff.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by a team of highly experienced, enthusiastic and supportive staff, all of whom have a real commitment to teaching sports related injury management and prevention and are actively involved in research and consultancy projects that influence the development of their subject.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed using practical examinations, clinical portfolios, essays, critical analysis of papers, oral presentations, case studies and independent research. Given the professional requirements of the programme, you are required to pass all elements of assessment on core modules.

What are my career prospects?

You will be well prepared and equipped with the relevant practical competencies to work as a sports related practitioner. You will also be well placed for employment within the health and fitness industry and semi professional sport up to elite level.

A key aim of the programme will be the capacity to equip you with the appropriate knowledge and skills to allow successful progression to Year 3 of our professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy programme.

Further study at Edge Hill University

On successful completion of this programme, it may be possible to progress to year 3 of our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree.

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A Great Study Environment

Based in 160 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the Ormskirk Campus is a unique and inspirational place to study. Industry standard resources and cutting edge technology combine to make an interactive and highly advanced teaching and learning environment. Everything you could want is on one site with 25 acres of sport and leisure facilities, more than 1,400 rooms in halls of residence and fantastic modern spaces in which you can study and socialise.

The University library gives you access to thousands of books, journals, online resources and extensive PC and media provision. You'll get all the support you need to succeed, reflected in Edge Hill University being ranked in the top two in England for students' personal development, and the top three in the country for assessment and feedback, in the 2011 National Student Survey. The University is also featured in the top four in England for graduate employment.

How do I apply?

Apply online through UCAS for the full-time programme. For part-time study, apply direct to Edge Hill.

Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/apply for more information on the application process and our Admissions criteria.

Fees and Finance

Full-Time Study

For academic year 2012/13, Edge Hill University will charge £6,000pa for full-time foundation degrees. Eligible full-time students will not have to pay upfront for their tuition. The cost of tuition will be paid by a loan which you will only start to repay once you have finished the course and are earning over £21,000.

Eligible full-time students can also apply for a maintenance grant, subject to household income, and a non-means-tested loan to help with living costs.

Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships for prospective full-time students. These include £2,000 Entrance Scholarships rewarding determination, commitment and achievement in creative arts, performing arts, sport and volunteering. Eligible entrants with outstanding grades are recognised through the £1,000 High Achievers Scholarship.

The University will also be offering awards, worth £3,000 in cash benefits and fee/accommodation waivers for academic year 2012/13, to eligible prospective full-time students through the National Scholarship Programme.

For more information on scholarships, including eligibility criteria for each award, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

To find out more about fees, grants and loans for full-time students in academic year 2012/13, visit http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/foundationfees2012.

Please note, the above information is for UK and eligible EU students only.

Part-Time Study

Tuition fees for part-time study on this foundation degree are £50 per credit for academic year 2012/13; i.e. £500 per 10 credit module, £750 per 15 credit module, £1,000 per 20 credit module and £1,500 per 30 credit module. A total of 240 credits are required to complete a foundation degree.

Eligible part-time students will not have to pay upfront for their tuition. The cost of tuition will be paid by a loan which you will only start to repay once you have finished the course and are earning over £21,000 a year.

For more information on the financial support available for part-time foundation degree students in academic year 2012/13, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/foundationfees2012pt.

Please note, the above information is for UK and eligible EU students only.

Where can I find out more?

If you would like to receive a copy of our prospectus or be kept updated about forthcoming events, contact the Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team by emailing study@edgehill.ac.uk or calling 01695 657000.

If you want to attend one of our open events held throughout the year, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays to book your place.

You will also find Edge Hill University staff at many national careers fairs and UCAS events.

Still want more?

If you have any questions you would like to ask the programme leader about this course, please contact:

• Mark Leather, Department of Sport and Physical Activity, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP
• Tel: 01695 584544
• Email: leatherm@edgehill.ac.uk

Modules

Level 4 (Year 1 of full-time programme)

SFD 1210 Foundations in Research Methods provides an introduction to research, statistics and the scientific style of writing. The module addresses the use of online databases in order to search literature and allows familiarisation with the Harvard referencing system. An initiation to statistics theory is provided that includes types of data, normal distribution, probability and statistical significance. Statistical analyses encompass preparation of descriptive graphs and tables, and basic tests for relationships and differences using software packages for statistics and simulation (SPSS). You will learn to review literature, formulate aims and hypotheses, and write abstracts and methodologies. Ethical issues in research are also discussed.

SFD 1211 Essential Anatomy will help you develop into a safe and effective practitioner. The module addresses the gross anatomy of the human structure in relation to anatomical landmarks, surface anatomy and the underpinning knowledge required to become competent in musculoskeletal systems. The module also focuses on common injuries associated with the musculoskeletal system and the role a sports-related practitioner can play in understanding the relation to gross anatomy. Key concepts and areas of knowledge and understanding will be established and built upon in osteology, arthrology, myology and neurology. The module takes a hands-on approach to delivery and substantial engagement in safe and effective practical activities is expected.

SFD 1212 Physiology for Sports Practitioners introduces the basic systems of the body from a physiological perspective. The module will equip you with comprehensive background knowledge to enable you to become a skilled sports practitioner.

SFD 1213 Fundamentals of Physical and Recreational Therapy lays down the basic principles of implementing exercise, games, and activities for a healthy population. The environment used will be a mixture of gymnasium, pool, and field-based, providing you with a range of areas in which to develop your skills. Developing organisational skills such as time management, planning and preparation, you will use your own initiative and imagination to develop game/activity plans for pairs, small groups and teams. At the conclusion of the module, you will reflect on the outcome of these tasks.

SFD 1214 Introduction to Manual Therapy is designed to develop a safe and effective sport related practitioner. The module addresses massage as a treatment modality, looks at the examination and assessment of peripheral joints, and considers related treatment techniques. The module takes a hands-on approach to delivery and substantial engagement in safe and effective practical activities is expected. You will undertake a recognised First Aid qualification and be expected to demonstrate your ability to administer first aid in a sports setting. Gaining an understanding of the pathological processes and aetiology associated with specific types of tissue injury, you will also be provided with a basic grounding in the safe and effective management and treatment of sports related injuries.

SFD 1215 Kinesiology for Sports Practitioners introduces the basic elements of kinesiology and the ideas of mechanics for movement. The aim of this module is to give you the underpinning theory and knowledge in preparation for the Level 5 module Biomechanical Perspectives of Sports Injury (SFD 2215).

Level 5 (Year 2 of full-time programme)

SFD 2210 Research Methods & Statistics develops the basic research skills acquired in Year 1. In this module you will learn to evaluate the literature and develop the research problem. Statistical analysis encompasses descriptive and inferential statistics and an overview of advanced statistical concepts such as power, size of effect and sample size. Important considerations in research are validity and reliability of measures, as well as ethical issues pertaining to the use of human subjects and confidentiality. Emphasis is placed on an ability to reduce and present data, reference correctly, and write in an effective scientific style.

SFD 2211 Essential Pathology is designed to help you develop into a safe and effective sports related practitioner. The module offers you the opportunity to build on knowledge gained from the modules at level 4, providing you with further understanding and knowledge of anatomy and pathologies in relation to sports therapy. You will examine and assess the human body and gain a basic understanding of common disabilities in sport.

SFD 2212 Physiological Analysis for Sport applies the underpinning knowledge and understanding of physiology acquired in the level 4 modules to an applied sport-specific setting. The module will enable you to analyse the physiological demands of performance at an ‘elite’ level and perform physiological assessment of ‘elite’ athletes. You will gain practical knowledge and experience of conducting and participating in sports specific testing in both field and laboratory settings.

SFD 2213 Foundation Exercise & Rehabilitation introduces the concepts of injury and rehabilitation management, supported by the evidence based practice strategies adopted by health care professionals. Clinical reasoning will form the ethos of planning and putting together any preventative or treatment strategy. You will discover the importance of a multi-factorial approach to injury management and rehabilitation and equally the role of the many disciplined professions who are involved in the recuperation of an injured athlete.

SFD 2214 Peripheral Manual Therapy provides an introduction to peripheral mobilisation techniques, and examination and assessment techniques for the upper limb. It also further develops techniques of remedial massage and management of soft tissue injury. Specifically, the module aims to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the concepts of examination, assessment and manual therapy techniques and their application to the treatment and management of soft tissue and peripheral joint injuries.

SFD 2215 Biomechanical Perspectives in Sports Injury will equip you with theoretical knowledge of the mechanical basis of human movement and both the prevention of and rehabilitation from injuries. You will be given a framework of basic concepts and knowledge to enhance your understanding of sports injuries in your role as a sports related practitioner.