Bright future for students on Cardiff University's MSc in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy programme

Physiotherapists who would like to add a specialist qualification in sports physiotherapy to their CV are being encouraged to apply for a place on a part-time MSc course at a prestigious university sited in one of the UK’s ‘most affordable’ cities. 

Cardiff University’s Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy programme was designed in collaboration with the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports and Exercise Medicine (ACPSEM), and international organisations such as the International Federation of Sports Physiotherapists.

Prospective students will have an opportunity to develop their knowledge of sports science and injuries – as well as their critical thinking skills – in order to further their careers, the course information suggests. They must apply for a place by the end of July 2023.

The information states: ‘Our established programme is suited to qualified physiotherapists, from across the UK and internationally working in a wide variety of sectors that involve managing people with sport or exercise related injuries. A minimum of two years physiotherapy clinical experience is required, whether this be experience in a high-performance sport level or in a physiotherapy clinic.’

Course requirements

• at least two years’ physiotherapy clinical experience, whether a high-performance sport setting or a physiotherapy clinic.
• modules cover a wide range of sport and exercise physiotherapy competencies, including sport and exercise participation, inter-disciplinary management and injury prevention
• students are given a designated a personal tutor who will support them throughout their studies

 Award-winning lecturers

The course is run experienced researchers and academics with expertise in their field, including physiotherapist Nicola Phillips who has just posted a tweet to publicise the course.

‘Any physios still considering if this is the year to start on a MSc? Our Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy programme @CUHealthSci could be for you! From elite/pro sport to treating in your own clinic – a flexible way to study.’

As reported in PhysioUpdate earlier this month, Professor Phillips received a World Physiotherapy international service award in the management and administration category. Her career has included several spells working with academic, clinical, and professional bodies.

Professor Phillips has supported elite athletes at many Commonwealth and Olympic Games over the last 36 years, including acting as head physiotherapist with the GB and Wales teams and chef de mission for Team Wales. [Twitter: @NicolaPhillPT].

Any physios still considering if this is the year to start on a MSc? Our Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy programme @CUHealthSci could be for you [Nicola Phillips]

Distinctive features

• the school is ranked fourth overall in the UK for research, as assessed by REF in 2014
• the MSc Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy modular offers five core taught modules and a dissertation. Successful applicants undertake the taught modules over two academic years, earning 120 credits, and can exit with a postgraduate diploma award. The dissertation module (60 credits) then leads to an MSc (180 credits in total)
• some teaching sessions are conducted in specially designed physiotherapy labs and simulation suites. The school of healthcare studies houses a range of equipment, such as an anti-gravity treadmill and a motion capture that analyses human movement
• as they are part of a wider physiotherapy cohort, students on the course learn alongside a diverse group of students who are studying at various points in their career

On completing the course, students will have achieved the theoretical requirements of the Gold Level ACPSEM and be working at a master’s level within their field, influencing in healthcare in Wales and beyond.

Tel: 029 2068 7538 University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XN. Get in touch