BSc Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning, a sport and exercise science degree centred on assessment, treatment, and injury rehabilitation practices for athletes and the wider public. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is available in full-time, full-time foundation, and part-time study modes, incorporating careers, employability, and business modules. Year 0 introduces study skills and foundation topics through modules such as Professional and Academic Skills for University Study, Applied Learning Project, and Foundation in Sport. Year 1 focuses on musculoskeletal foundations and injury prevention via Neuromusculoskeletal Injury, Illness, Disease and Assessment, Manual Therapy for Neuromusculosketal Conditions, Exercise Prescription for Injury Prevention, and Functional Anatomy and Physiology. Year 2 advances clinical and practical proficiencies through Mobilisation and Exercise for Spinal Conditions, Athlete Injury, Health and Wellbeing Management, Rehabilitative Exercise and Programming, and Sport Rehabilitation Practice. Year 3 concludes with advanced care and independent research through Sports Trauma and Immediate Pitchside Care, Exercise and Conditioning for Specific Populations, Contemporary Issues in Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning, Applied Sport Rehabilitation Practice, and a Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer for the Sport Rehabilitation course would be: BCC – BBC at A Level or, MMM – DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Other Entry Requirements: In addition, you will need to have studied a sports coaching, physical education, sports science or science related subject at A Level or BTEC level 3 diploma. Relevant industry vocational qualifications would be considered where applicable. You will be required to complete an Occupational Health Screening and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on admission in order to go out on work placement, which is a mandatory part of the course. For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page . If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page . Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: Admission to this foundation sports rehabilitation course is normally: DEE at A Level or, MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (D or E) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Therapy professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 41%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 13%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) to allow graduates to apply for professional membership and registration with BASRaT which allows the use of the post-nominal title of BASRaT-Reg GSR and to enter the Professional Standards Authority in Health and Social Care (PSA) accredited register.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundation in Sport
- Neuromusculoskeletal Injury, Illness, Disease and Assessment
- Manual Therapy for Neuromusculosketal Conditions
- Professional and Academic Skills for Sport Rehabilitators
- Exercise Prescription for Injury Prevention
- Functional Anatomy and Physiology
- Screening and Testing for Injury Prevention
- Mobilisation and Exercise for Spinal Conditions
- Athlete Injury, Health and Wellbeing Management
- Rehabilitative Exercise and Programming
- Screening and Conditioning for Sport Performance
- Sport Rehabilitation Practice
- Research and Academic Skills for Sport
- Sports Trauma and Immediate Pitchside Care
- Exercise and Conditioning for Specific Populations
- Contemporary Issues in Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning
- Applied Sport Rehabilitation Practice
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £31,500. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning at University of Northampton do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning at University of Northampton?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning at University of Northampton accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT) to allow graduates to apply for professional membership and registration with BASRaT which allows the use of the post-nominal title of BASRaT-Reg GSR and to enter the Professional Standards Authority in Health and Social Care (PSA) accredited register.
How many students continue on BSc Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning at University of Northampton?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.