MSc Sport & Exercise Rehabilitation

Programme Information

For students commencing

2010-2011

Programme Director – Clare Gibson

gibsoncl@smuc.ac.uk

School of Human Sciences

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MSc Sport & Exercise Rehabilitation Summary

The Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation Programme can lead to the

award of:

Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)

Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
Masters Degree (180 credits)

The programme sits in the School of Human Sciences here at St. Mary’s
University College. The School of Human Sciences has established expertise
and resources in running undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
For online programme details and details of other Postgraduate, Undergraduate
or Short Courses please go to www.smuc.ac.uk
The School of Human Sciences currently offers the following programmes:

Foundation Degrees
Foundation in Sport Health and Fitness

Undergraduate Degrees
Human Biology
Health and Exercise
Health Nutrition and Exercise
Nutrition
Sport Health & Exercise Science
Sport Rehabilitation
Sport Science

Postgraduate Degrees
MSc/PG Diploma in Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity
MSc/PG Diploma in Sport Performance
MSc Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation
Other programmes in Strength and Conditioning, Coaching Science and
Sport Psychology are in developmental stages.

Other Courses

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 CPD / Short Courses

Length of Study
The overall duration of study for a full time Masters Programme (180
credits) from initial registration to completion of the programme is one
calendar year.
A part time Masters Programme (180 credits) normally takes two years
and should not exceed five consecutive calendar years.
A part time Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) normally takes one year
of study and should not exceed six consecutive semesters.
A part time Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) normally takes two years
of study and should not exceed eight consecutive semesters.

It is important to consider study time within work/ life schedules when

considering your mode of study. Please discuss with the Programme
Director Lesley Haig for further guidance.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert in Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation aims to build on
the long established strengths of the School and offers a specialist programme in
the field of Sports Injury management.

Initial Rationale for Programme

There is currently a high clinical demand for specialisation and further
education within the field of prevention, assessment and management of
sports related injuries. There is particular interest in the rehabilitation
components of injury and fitness which may not be covered to any
significant depth in undergraduate training for many healthcare
professionals.
This demand comes from a diverse group of clinicians currently working in
the field of amateur and professional sport / health, in NHS and private
sector musculoskeletal fields as well as those wishing to pursue careers in
this field. These include individuals with first degrees in Physiotherapy,
Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Sport Rehabilitation, Sport Therapy, and
Medicine.

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 St Mary’s University College is ideally situated to provide such a
Programme, both in terms of location (West London) and facilities. The
college has a strong sporting reputation (see links for latest event
http://www.smuc.ac.uk/News/index.htm) and has been confirmed as a
pre-Olympic Training Camp for 2012 – see
http://www.smuc.ac.uk/news/news310.htm
The English Institute of Sport Endurance Base is housed at the University
as well as having close links with elite sporting individuals and teams who
are frequent visitors to use the training and clinical facilities.
University College staff are highly active in consultancy and all
contributing to this programme are clinically active within their respective
disciplines.
We have strong links with the Armed Forces, professional clubs and large
multidisciplinary clinics which have been developed over several years
and provide excellent Internship placement opportunities.

Entry Qualifications

To qualify for admission and access to all modules leading to an

MSc/PGDip/PGCert in Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation students will
normally be expected to have an Upper Second Class undergraduate
degree (or equivalent) or a good Lower Second Class Degree and
preferably a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in one of the
following disciplines:-

Physiotherapy Sport Rehabilitation

Medicine Sport Therapy
Osteopathy Chiropractic

In addition applications will also be considered for selected elements of

the programme from students with a first degree in one of the following:-

Nursing Sports Science

Nutrition Podiatry
Physiology Complementary Therapy
Psychology

A system for the Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning (APL) and

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) is in place College
wide. Initial assessment is made by the Programme Director, appropriate

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 certification is requested from the former institution(s) and a formal finding
is sought from the College’s Credit Transfer and Exemption Committee.

Modules as CPD Stand-alone Units

All modules except the Internship option SRM30 can be taken as stand-
alone units of study. As well as providing an excellent CPD opportunity
this can provide a taster for a M-level award and the credits can be
‘banked’ towards this working towards a full MSc award where this is the
intention. If students do progress on to PC Cert/PGDip/MSc, the same
regulations regarding core modules exist (see page 5). Modules taken as
CPD can be studied either on an attendance-only basis (called ‘auditing’ )
or include the assessment component (where on passing full credits would
be gained). It would be recommended generally that students take the
assessment component due to the high levels of learning experienced in
undertaking this. In addition the credits gained can contribute to an M-level
award (up to 5 years in order to complete the MSc award).
The fee for audited modules is 50% that for the full credit-bearing
modules. A certificate of attendance will be provided.
We are in the process of updating the application forms for modules in this
mode. Please use the current application in the interim. References are
not required when applying for stand-alone modules as CPD.

STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME

Post Graduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation:

students must accumulate 60 M level credits which must include module
SRM01 (Current Concepts in Physiology – Muscle, Bone and
Connective Tissue).

Post Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation:

students must accumulate 120 M level credits which must include module
SRM01(Current Concepts in Physiology – Muscle, Bone and
Connective Tissue)

Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation:

students must accumulate 180 M level credits which must include module
SRM01 (Current Concepts in Physiology – Muscle, Bone and Connective
Tissue), SRM02 (Research Methods) and SRM20 (Dissertation).

Modules

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 With the exception of the dissertation and internship modules all other
modules will normally run for fifteen weeks (including examinations). The
Credit value of each module is 15 M (Masters) level credits with the
exception of the Dissertation which is 45 M level credits and the Internship
module which is 30 M level credits.
It is proposed that all students following an award study core module
SRM01 (Current Concepts in Physiology – Muscle, Bone and Connective
Tissue).
The PG Diploma and Masters students will also need to complete SRM02
(Research Methods) and SRM20 (Dissertation). It is an important feature
of this proposal that students are allowed freedom of choice based on
their selected professional scope, preference and responsibility.
All remaining modules have been designated optional to cater for
individual student learning requirements.
It is becoming clear via student feedback that although not designated
formally as pre-requisites at this stage, there is a suggested ordering of
modules throughout the programme which may be useful to consider
when planning your programme.

Fees

Modules cost £397.91 per 15 credits – equivalent to £4,775 for the entire
programme in full or part-time mode. Overseas fees will be £742 per 15
credits, or programme fees or £8,990.

An installment scheme is available to facilitate payment – please contact

the Student Finance department on 020 8240 4035.

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 Core Modules

15 SRM01 – Current Concepts 2 hour written examination (50%),

in Physiology – Muscle, 20 minute presentation (50%)
Bone & Connective Tissue
15 SRM02 – Research Methods 1500 word Analytical Report (35%) Structure and
& Statistics and
Assessment
2500 word Proposal (65%)
45 SRM20 – Dissertation Semester 1/2 5000 word literature Map
review (40%), 5000
word report (60%)

Optional Modules

15 SRM03 – 2000 word 15 SRM06 – 30 minute

Movement essay (50%) Therapeutic practical (50%)
Impairment 30 minute Intervention 2000 word
practical
and essay (50%)
examination
Dysfunction (50%)
15 SRM04 – 2000 word 15 SRM07 – 2 hour written
Principles of essay (50%) Advanced examination
Management 2 hour Rehabilitation (50%),
of Sports written 30 minute
Injuries examination practical
(50%) examination
(50%)
15 SPM09 – 4000 word 15 NPM05 - 3000 word
Advanced case study Exercise essay (60%)
Sports (100%) psychology 20 minute
Nutrition presentation
(40%)
15 SRM09 – 4000 word 15 SRM05 – 2000 word Lab
Strength and case study Applied Report
Conditioning (100%) Biomechanics – (50%)
of Athletes Systems for 2 hour
Assessing Written
Human examination
Performance (50%)
30 SRM30 – Internship – Semester 1 / 2 7 1 hour viva voce (60%);
Portfolio (40%)
Time Mondays Wednesdays Fridays
9.00 SRM03 –
10.00 SRM02 Movement
Research Impairment
Methods and
11.00 (15) Dysfunction
12.00
13.00 SRM01 SPM09 SRM07 –
14.00 Physiology Advanced Advanced
(15) Sports Rehabilitation
Nutrition Techniques
(15) (15)
15.00
16.00

MSc Sport & Exercise Rehabilitation

Starting September 20th 2010

Semester 1 Modules Available - September to December

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Semester 2 Modules Available – February to May

Time Mondays Wednesdays Fridays

9.00 SRM06 SRM05 –
10.00 Therapeutic Applied
Intervention Biomechanics
(15) (15)

11.00 Additional Modules not

12.00 listed in plan:
13.00 SRM04 – NPM05 – SRM09 – SRM20 Dissertation –45
14.00 PMSI (15) Exercise Strength and credits
Psychology Conditioning SRM30 Internship – 30
(15) for Athletes
(15)
credits
15.00
For the MSc route the
16.00
following are compulsory:

SRM01 Physiology – 15 Credits

SRM02 Research Methods – 15 credits
SRM20 – Dissertation – 45 credits

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The compulsory modules are worth a total of 75 credits

An additional 105 credits must be taken to gain the MSc which is 180 credits in
total

If you wish to take the Internship option, this would mean you choosing 5 taught
optional modules @15 credits each

OR without the Internship option, you would need to choose another 7 taught
optional modules @15 credits each

Module Outline Summaries

The MSc in Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation programme has the

following module content:

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CORE MODULES
SRM01 –Current Concepts in Physiology – Muscle, Bone and
Connective Tissue
Students undertaking this module are expected to have studied structure
and function of muscle, bone and connective tissue at undergraduate
level. This module aims to provide students a more detailed knowledge
and understanding of the structure, function and adaptations of muscle,
bone and connective tissues in health and disease.

SRM02 - Research Methods and Statistics

Students undertaking this module are expected to have studied basic
research methods at undergraduate level.
This module aims to provide students with a more detailed understanding
of the stages and processes involved in preparing a research project and
the tools necessary for interpretation and analysis of quantitative and
qualitative data.

SRM20 – Dissertation
To provide students with the requisite knowledge and skills, to plan design
and conduct an original and high quality research study independently and
communicate the findings to others.

OPTIONAL MODULES
SRM03 - Movement Impairment and Dysfunction
Students undertaking this module are expected to have studied basic
analysis of movement at undergraduate level.
This module aims to provide students with a detailed knowledge analysis
of normal motion of joints, body segments and the body as a whole. The
inter-relationship between body segments will be explored and the effect
of abnormal posture and pattern of movements on injury, investigated.

SRM04 - Principles of Management of Sports Injuries

Students undertaking this module are expected to have studied the
structure and function of the musculoskeletal, neurological and vascular
structures of the relevant regions studied in this module.
This module aims to provide students with a detailed knowledge of the
pathomechanics, pathophysiology and possible acute and longer term
management of specific regional injuries commonly seen in sport. It will
explore investigative and diagnostic methods and treatment options
including surgical interventions.

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SRM05 - Applied Biomechanics – Systems for assessing Human
Performance
Students undertaking this module are expected to have a basic
understanding of biomechanical principles normally studied at
undergraduate level.
This module aims to provide students with a more detailed understanding
of principles and systems used to assess biomechanical and
neurophysiological aspects of human performance including underpinning
theory. This module has high levels of clinical application.

SRM06 - Therapeutic Intervention

Students undertaking this module are expected to have a basic
understanding of clinical assessment of musculoskeletal injuries.
This module aims to provide students with a more detailed understanding
of principles and underlying theory behind musculoskeletal assessment
and treatment procedures with particular reference to the soft tissues
surrounding a joint (muscle, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves).
Students will be taught handling skills to carry out a variety of assessment
and treatment procedures and encouraged to develop critical thought
processes in selecting the most appropriate procedure.

SRM07 - Advanced Rehabilitation Techniques

Students undertaking this module are expected to have an understanding
of rehabilitation and stability concepts and a clear understanding of current
rehabilitation principles from undergraduate study. This module aims to
provide students a more detailed knowledge, understanding and practical
expertise in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injury and conditions.

SRM09 – Strength and Conditioning of Athletes

Students undertaking this module are expected to have an understanding
of fitness training and assessment concepts from undergraduate study.
This module aims to provide students a more detailed knowledge,
understanding and practical expertise in the design and implementation of
fitness training for team and individual sports.

SPM09 – Applied Sports Nutrition

(Currently Validated on the MSc Applied Sport Science)
The primary aim of this module is for the student to develop an
understanding of the nutritional issues relevant to the scientist, the
dietician, the health industry and the general public. The importance of
diet and assessment in health and disease throughout the life cycle and
within different population groups will be developed.

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NPM05 - Exercise Psychology
(Currently validated in the MSc Applied Sport Science)
The primary aim of this module is to provide students with current
knowledge, a sound understanding and an integrated view of
psychological issues pertaining to exercise and physical activity
behaviour. Concomitant with this will be the development of their analytical
and critical abilities with reference to scientific literature and information.

OPTIONAL WORK PLACEMENT

SRM30 – Internship
To provide students with the opportunity to put theory into practice under
the supervision of a suitably qualified practitioner. This allows exposure to
specialist clinical environments that relate to the specific pathway they
have followed as well as developing and justifying their clinical reasoning
skills.

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