Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning BSc (Hons)

The purpose of this module is to develop knowledge and understanding of a variety of research designs, methods and research skills within a subject-based contextIt equips the student with a framework in which to conceptualise quantitative and qualitative traditions and applicationsThe emphasis will be upon understanding and experiencing the research process and developing critical skills necessary to collect, analyse and present data.

The purpose of this module is provide an understanding of the aetiology and presentation of a range of neuromusculoskeletal conditions effecting or originating from the spine and trunkThis module will develop the students ability to assess the spinal region, perform manual therapy and exercise techniques, manage spinal conditions and understand the theoretical concepts and principles of pain.

The purpose of this module is provide students with a skills set for managing a range of client conditionsThe module will provide students with evidence based knowledge of how to apply methods for different forms of conditions and different phases of injury; when to apply methods; contraindications for use and make informed decision around their scope of practiceThis module will also develop student s ability to develop and monitor the effectiveness of individualised rehabilitation plans and will allow students to be able to plan, adapt and monitor physical activity programmes to improve health and well-being.

The purpose of this module is to provide students with the technical and digital skills to develop short and long term injury and rehabilitation programmesThe module will also develop students practical skills in exercise prescription, strength and conditioning, and functional training for athletes.

The purpose of this module is provide an opportunity for students to apply and extend their learning from SPO1035, develop further knowledge on the principles of periodisation and the development of athletic training programmes for sport performanceStudents will develop the skills to implement a battery of field and laboratory based screening assessments to aid the performance development of an athlete or clientStudents will be introduced to the coaching, instruction and progression of a range of Olympic lifting techniques required within strength and conditioning professionals.

This module will provide students with theoretical and practical training and knowledge in the immediate management of an injured athleteThe module will also provide an insight into specific issues associated with a range of sports. Students will acquire a knowledge of the anatomy and mechanisms that result in sports injuries, an appreciation of which injuries the student can safely assess within their scope of practice and a competency to justify and arrange appropriate measures to ensure the extrication and transfer of an injured athlete to hospital or appropriate further care where necessary.

The purpose of this module is broaden students understanding of core principles and practices of exercise conditioning and injury rehabilitation to a range of specific population groupsThe module will develop the skills to adapt these practices and the reasoning for this.

The purpose of this module is to provide an understanding of current issues pertinent to a professions working within the sport injury and rehabilitation sectorThis module will cover topical matters including nutrition and its impact on associated health related conditions and it s role in the recovery from injury; the use of ergogenic aids and drugs in sport including the role of sport injury professionals in anti-doping processes; understanding professional practice, the role of the professional body, scope of practice and the referral processes relevant to a sport rehabilitator / scientistThe module will also discuss emerging technologies and their impact on the profession of a sport rehabilitator / scientist

The dissertation provides an opportunity for sport students to apply knowledge, concepts, and research techniques to a question or problem in sport, exercise, or physical activityThe dissertation builds and expands on students’ prior knowledge of research acquired at levels four and fiveIt aims to foster the development of expertise in methodology and skills in the planning, conducting, and writing up of research reportsThis form of independent, experiential learning will require students to ask logical questions to diagnose and define problems, generate and implement solutions and evaluate the effectiveness of their action-outcomesIt therefore develops in the students the ability to work independently, and to reflect on the subject-specific research process.

The purpose of this module is to develop an academic and professional foundation in the field of Life Sciences to help you investigate, understand, communicate and engage effectively in the wider context of your specific degree programme.

The purpose of this module is to transition to a Changemaker campus and help you make sense of what university study looks and feels like, to access the resources and resiliences that will protect and enhance your wellbeing and success throughout your time here so that you can make informed decisions about your intended field of study and academic pathway.

The purpose of this module is to delve deeper into your intended field of study in order to develop an academic toolkit for your future pathway, learning about the `hidden rules’ of university academic work that leads to success in your intended field of study and academic pathway.

The purpose of this module is to shift the emphasis of learning onto youYou will need to demonstrate your ability to utilise the toolkit you have acquired through the previous modules to manage your own learningIn partnership with your tutors, you will be required to negotiate, plan and carry out an investigation that demonstrates the skills you have acquired over the year evidences your readiness for entry into Level 4 of your degree programme.