MSc Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football)
Course Overview
This innovative MSc in Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football) equips physiotherapists and doctors with the advanced theoretical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills required for a successful career in football medicine. The programme is delivered through a unique collaboration with The Football Association, blending world-leading research with practical, industry-relevant teaching. Students will learn to apply evidence-based practice to enhance athlete assessment, treatment, and injury prevention strategies within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Key Program Highlights
- Direct collaboration with The Football Association, featuring specialist modules taught at St. George's Park
- State-of-the-art anatomy teaching in the University of Birmingham's prosectorium
- Curriculum aligned with international competencies from leading sports medicine bodies
- Research-led programme delivered by experts in a School with 90% world-leading research
- Focus on developing clinical reasoning, leadership, and practical skills for a multidisciplinary team environment
Course Overview
This innovative MSc in Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football) equips physiotherapists and doctors with the advanced theoretical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills required for a successful career in football medicine. The programme is delivered through a unique collaboration with The Football Association, blending world-leading research with practical, industry-relevant teaching. Students will learn to apply evidence-based practice to enhance athlete assessment, treatment, and injury prevention strategies within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Key Program Highlights
- Direct collaboration with The Football Association, featuring specialist modules taught at St. George's Park
- State-of-the-art anatomy teaching in the University of Birmingham's prosectorium
- Curriculum aligned with international competencies from leading sports medicine bodies
- Research-led programme delivered by experts in a School with 90% world-leading research
- Focus on developing clinical reasoning, leadership, and practical skills for a multidisciplinary team environment
Requirements
Modules
- Research Methodology in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
- Sports Medicine Assessment
- Continuing Professional Development and Mentored Practice
- Sports Medicine Rehabilitation
- Effective Strategies for Preparation and Competition
- Evaluating Performance
- Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2: Upper Quadrant
- Leading Others: From Principles to Practice
- Neuromuscular Adaptation to Training
- Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1: Lower Quadrant
- Innovation in Professional Development
- Theory and Practice of Leadership
- Work Based Continuing Professional Development
