University of Staffordshire - Rehabilitation and Manual Therapies FdSc

University of Staffordshire

Rehabilitation and Manual Therapies FdSc

Learn how to assess, manage and treat neuromusculoskeletal problems with rehabilitation and manual therapies on our two-year foundation degree. The course utilises a range of industry-leading technologies and facilities to provide outstanding educational experiences.

During the course, you’ll learn about bones (human osteology), muscles (myology), ligaments and joints (arthrology), and be introduced to sports assessment and massage techniques. You’ll develop a fundamental understanding of exercise prescription for the non-injured and injured athlete.

This course is suitable for students who have recently completed A-levels or BTEC qualifications and want to pursue a career in sport, and those who have worked in industry and are looking to upskill or change careers.

After successful completion of the two-year FdSc Rehabilitation and Manual therapies course, students who meet the pre-requisites can top-up to our Sports Therapy BSc (or other Sport and Exercise BSc top up courses).

The course is perfect if you want to become a Sports Massage Therapist, or would like to study our Sports Therapy BSc but do not meet the entry criteria.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: FdSc Rehabilitation and Manual Therapies

Entry Requirements

  • Typical UCAS Offer: 48 points

  • a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Career Prospects

Completing your FdSc qualification equips you with the skills to work as a Sports Massage Therapist, injury clinic staff, and other professionals. The BSc Sports Therapy Top-Up offers various career paths, including Sports Therapist, Sport and Exercise Scientist, and Strength and Conditioning.

Course Details

The FdSc Rehabilitation and Manual Therapies course covers upper and lower limb anatomy, exercise programming, clinical assessment, and manual therapies. Students will review scientific literature and conduct research. In year two, they will study peripheral joint assessment, spinal joint assessment, exercise rehabilitation, literature review, rigorous research, and an elective module. The course is informed by research and changes periodically to reflect discipline developments. Modules are listed in tables for the current academic year, with each module worth a specified number of credits. If a module cannot be run, students will be advised and advised on alternative options.

Year 1

Clinical Assessment And Manual Interventions 20 credits
Conducting Research 20 credits
Exercise Prescription 20 credits
Lower Extremity Anatomy 20 credits
Reviewing Scientific Literature 20 credits
Upper Extremity Anatomy 20 credits

Year 2

Clinical Assessment And Manual Interventions 20 credits
Conducting Research 20 credits
Exercise Prescription 20 credits
Lower Extremity Anatomy 20 credits
Reviewing Scientific Literature 20 credits
Upper Extremity Anatomy 20 credits

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