Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage] From Cardiff Metropolitan University

Work-based learning is a key element of the final year of study, to enable students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings and to gain value experience to use as a foundation for future employment.

Furthermore, the learning outcomes for modules across the programme are clearly linked to the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA), and British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) competencies and role delineations, leaving students well placed to pursue accreditations with these professional bodies upon graduation. The BSc (Hons) Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage at Cardiff Metropolitan University is also approved by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as part of the Education Recognition Program and also an approved school with the Sports Massage Association (SMA). This enables students to gain an SMA accredited L4 qualification in Sport Massage and Soft Tissue practices through completion of the appropriate modules.

The course utilises a range of learning and teaching strategies to provide students with a holistic experience that also reflects the nature of the role they would hope to secure after graduation. You will experience theory lectures as a cohort in a lecture theatre, but also have opportunity to engage in small group seminars with staff to address specific subjects and discuss your personal development needs. The course includes a large practical aspect, whereby you will be afforded the opportunity to develop the practical skills required of being a Strength and Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Sport Massage practitioner. The practical sessions also draw upon the theory aspects of the course, providing opportunity for you to apply theory to practice and develop clinical reasoning skills.

Employability & Careers:

This course provides graduates with the skills and knowledge to work in strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, sports massage or sports science settings. Graduate would be ideally placed to pursue careers with a range of populations including youth/ development academies, professional teams, sports governing bodies, national institutes of sports, health and fitness industry, or as independent practitioners.Ê Graduates will also be well placed to undertake further study at Masters or PhD level or complete a PGCE.?