Sport Rehabilitation (Hons) Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Sport Rehabilitation (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University provides students with the essential clinical skills and theoretical knowledge required to excel as professional healthcare practitioners. This degree focuses on the assessment, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries across all levels of physical activity. By combining rigorous academic study with extensive practical experience, the programme prepares graduates to enhance the wellbeing of both athletes and the general public.

Why Sport Rehabilitation (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University?

Students benefit from being taught by a team of registered Graduate Sport Rehabilitators, experienced Sports Physiotherapists, and active researchers. The university provides access to specialised facilities, including clinical rooms, a dedicated strength and conditioning suite, a biomechanics laboratory, and an exercise physiology lab. A distinctive feature of the programme is the opportunity to attend practical sessions at Plas Caerdeon, the university’s outdoor field centre in Snowdonia National Park.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 15225 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to meet professional standards and includes a minimum of 400 hours of supervised clinical placements. Modules may include:

• Clinical Skills in Sport Rehabilitation
• Sport and Exercise Anatomy and Physiology
• Movement, Health and Performance
• Injury Diagnosis
• Musculoskeletal Interventions
• Exercise Prescription
• Sport Psychology
• Sport Biomechanics
• Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport

Careers with Sport Rehabilitation (Hons)

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as Graduate Sport Rehabilitators (GSR), allowing them to work in professional sport, private clinics, or the NHS. Career opportunities exist within the Ministry of Defence, the Fire Service, and health promotion centres. Many alumni pursue roles in athletic training, occupational health, or strength and conditioning. The programme also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate research or further training in physiotherapy and sports medicine.