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Department for Health Programme Catalogue 2022/23


THHL-ADM18: MSc Sports Physiotherapy

Leading to the award of:


Maximum course duration: 5 Years


Mode of Attendance: Distance Learning

[Page last updated: 03 August 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable assessment regulations:
 NFAAR-PG
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
 None
DAPS and exit awards:
 THHL-ADL18: PG Dip Sports Physiotherapy
THHL-ADC04: PG Cert Sports Physiotherapy
Programme progression requirement:
 50
Total taught and dissertation/project credits:
 Taught credits: 60; Project credits: 30

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Year 1

Modular - September Start (M02): Taught Units

Stage Required Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50137 Sports physiotherapy in practice I 6 Credits
HL50138 The sports environment 6 Credits

Modular - March Start (M08): Taught Units

Stage Required Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50140 Functional anatomy and sporting movement analysis 12 Credits

Modular - December Start (M05): Taught Units

Stage Required Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50071 Exercise physiology 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.


Year 2

Modular - September Start (M02): Taught Units

Stage Required Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50141 Sports physiotherapy in practice II 6 Credits
HL50162 Performance physiotherapy - spine 6 Credits

Modular - March Start (M08): Taught Units

Stage Required Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50164 Performance physiotherapy - upper limb 6 Credits

Modular - November Start (M04): Taught Units

Stage Required Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50143 Athlete management 6 Credits

Modular - December Start (M05): Taught Units

Stage Required Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50163 Performance physiotherapy - lower limb 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.


Year 3

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

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50077 Research project design 6 Credits

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

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL50144 Evidence-based clinical sports physiotherapy 6 Credits
HL50145 Sports physiotherapy research project 18 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.