Overview

The Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University provides a comprehensive foundation in applied sport science and therapeutic practice. This programme is designed to equip students with the versatile skills required for performance enhancement and injury management. By blending theoretical study with hands-on clinical experience, the curriculum prepares graduates for the multifaceted demands of the modern sports and health industries.

Why Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (Hons) at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

This programme is the first international degree to achieve accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE). Students benefit from recently upgraded, cutting-edge facilities, including specialist massage teaching rooms and dedicated strength and power gyms. The curriculum is closely aligned with UKSCA competencies, and students have opportunities to gain industry-recognised qualifications such as British Weightlifting awards and ITEC certificates in sports massage alongside their academic studies.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 16000 per year
National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum uses an interdisciplinary approach to ensure students can deliver effective interventions across performance and health contexts. Modules may include:

Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Human Performance Science
Professional and Academic Development
Training
Movement Screening
Programming Principles for Performance and Injury
Coaching Pedagogy
Injury Pathology and Management
Athlete Profiling

Careers with Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (Hons)

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles within professional sports teams, academies, and national governing bodies. Many alumni secure positions in private clinical practice or within the fitness and health industry. The degree also provides a strong foundation for further postgraduate study in fields such as Physiotherapy, Sport Rehabilitation, or Strength and Conditioning. Recent graduates have successfully transitioned into roles as sports lecturers and performance specialists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Process

Professional Development

Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Anatomy and Clinical Assessment

Strength and Conditioning

Sport Massage and Soft Tissue Practices

Sport and Exercise Science

Injury Pathology and Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

For Undergraduate applicants we also accept applications from (UCAS), up until the end of June, and through Clearing via UCAS after June.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 587 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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59

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 120 - 128

Contextual offer: See our contextual offers page.

GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics – Numeracy and Science.

English Language Requirement: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.

A level subjects: Three A levels. Grades BB to include Science.

Relevant subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE/Sport Studies, Psychology, Mathematics or Social Biology considered as the equivalent Science. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as a third subject.

BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM – DDM in Science or PE.

T Level: Distinction in a Science subject.

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 Level 3 credits at Merit.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 1 Higher Level Grade 6 and 1 Higher Level Grade 5. H6 in Science.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time

UK: £ 330 per 10 credits module

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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