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Department for Health, Programme Catalogue 2020/21


THHL-ADM18: MSc Sports Physiotherapy

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY

Mode of attendance: Distance Learning

Maximum programme duration: 5 years

[Page last updated: 12 August 2020]

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: 50%
  • Stage required units must be passed before progression to the next year of study
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - September Start (M02): Taught Units

Stage Required Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50137 Sports physiotherapy in practice I 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL50138 The sports environment 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Modular - December Start (M05): Taught Units

Stage Required Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50071 Exercise physiology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Modular - March Start (M08): Taught Units

Stage Required Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50140 Functional anatomy and sporting movement analysis 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits

[Page last updated: 12 August 2020]

Year 2

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: 50%
  • Stage required units must be passed before progression to the next year of study
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - September Start (M02): Taught Units

Stage Required Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50141 Sports physiotherapy in practice II 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL50162 Performance physiotherapy - spine 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Modular - December Start (M05): Taught Units

Stage Required Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50143 Athlete management 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL50163 Performance physiotherapy - lower limb 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Modular - March Start (M08): Taught Units

Stage Required Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50164 Performance physiotherapy - upper limb 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

[Page last updated: 12 August 2020]

Year 3

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: 50%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - December Start (M05): Project/Dissertation Units

Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50077 Research project design 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Modular - September Start (M02): Project/Dissertation Units

Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50144 Evidence-based clinical sports physiotherapy 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL50145 Sports physiotherapy research project 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.