Sports Injury Rehabilitation (with Foundation Year)

Wrexham University

Why choose this course?This Sports Injury Rehabilitation degree will prepare you for the integrated sports and injury rehabilitation field, and more focused environments such as sports teams and health promotion. You'll focus on the wider variables and impact of sports injuries, and the importance of having a person-centred approach to care/treatment modalities.You will:- Gain an introductory understanding to the sports and injury rehabilitation industry.- Gain practical experience in assessment and exercise based rehabilitation.- Develop the foundations in sports science, biomechanics and anatomy.- Develop the skills they will need for a successful university experience.- Explore the physiological, psychological, cultural and social factors that impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals.- Consider the importance of motivational interviewing/communication.- Develop skills in workload management and professionalism to optimise client care.- Be able to practice safely, competently and confidently to ensure that they meet the exacting standards of becoming a Graduate Sports Rehabilitator (BASRaT).- Be adaptable and responsive to the changing climate of sports rehabilitation.- Consider the wider holistic elements of health and wellbeing and how they affect recovery from injury.Key Course Features: - Discover introductory skills required by a practitioner working within the areas of health and fitness on this inspiring foundation year.- Students will be introduced to the concepts of assessment and management of musculoskeletal injuries.- Students will be provided the academic support you require in order to develop the skills you need to succeed in our BSc Sports Injury rehabilitation Degree.- Study in a British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited laboratory.- Accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators (BASRaT).- The course places emphasis on gaining practical experience. It draws on existing and exciting partnerships with professional sports personnel, health partner organisations and appropriate professional bodies.- You’ll develop a clinical approach to therapeutic methods to treat musculoskeletal injuries. The course considers injury and rehabilitation, from injury prevention to rehabilitation.- Our partnership with Rugby League’s Widnes Vikings will provide you with the opportunity to access real-world learning experiences within an elite sporting environment and benefit from a wealth of professional knowledge.

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