5B061E - Sport Rehabilitation 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B061E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Sport Rehabilitation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Nathan Evans | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100475 - sports therapy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
Develop knowledge of musculoskeletal rehabilitation principles – including tissue-specific healing, tissue mechanics, and joint arthrokinematics – to inform safe and effective recovery strategies.
Enable practical application of rehabilitation interventions – designing, delivering, and monitoring evidence-informed programmes for individuals and small groups, integrating biomechanical, physiological, and strength and conditioning principles.
Cultivate applied research skills – formulating research questions, selecting and implementing appropriate methodologies, analysing data, and communicating findings to contribute to professional practice and evidence-informed rehabilitation.
Content Summary
By the end of the module, students will be able to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-informed rehabilitation programmes for musculoskeletal injuries. They will demonstrate an understanding of tissue-specific healing processes, tissue mechanics, and joint arthrokinematics, allowing them to differentiate between generic and tissue-specific recovery and apply this knowledge to safe and effective rehabilitation strategies.
Students will explore how mechanical loading, diet, and lifestyle factors influence tissue healing and use this insight to develop rehabilitation plans tailored to individual recovery stages and functional goals focusing primarily on the early and mid-stage of Injury Rehabilitation. Practical sessions focus on safely delivering interventions to individuals and small groups, monitoring progress, and integrating biomechanical, physiological, and strength and conditioning principles into rehabilitation programmes.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 20 |
| Groupwork | 15 |
| Guided Study | 20 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 120 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 55 |
| Formative Assessment | 10 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate understanding of rehabilitation principles including tissue-specific healing processes, tissue mechanics, and joint arthrokinematics in the context of musculoskeletal recovery. |
| LO2 | Design and deliver rehabilitation programmes for musculoskeletal injuries using evidence-informed approaches. |
| LO3 | Design and conduct research using appropriate methodologies to investigate the effectiveness of a exercise intervention. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) | Recording a rehabilitation session allows students to demonstrate their ability to design, implement, and adapt a structured rehabilitation programme in a realistic client setting. The subsequent self-reflection and questioning process encourages students to critically justify their exercise selection, progression, and overall programme design in relation to tissue-specific healing processes, client needs, and evidence-informed practice. | 23 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | This assessment provides students with the opportunity to apply evidence-informed principles of musculoskeletal rehabilitation to a real-world case study. Students are required to analyse a client scenario, consider tissue-specific healing processes, and design appropriate rehabilitation strategies. | 23 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |