What is the Course about?

This course focuses on the prevention, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries related to physical activities.

 

Course Structure

This course equips students with the skills to manage the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injured individuals by offering a unique blend of academic theory, practical workshops and clinical placements in the final year. Students on this course enjoy state-of-the-art facilities with an elite gym and a fully equipped dedicated rehabilitation unit.

 

Is this course for you?

Are you interested in working in the management of sports injuries? If you are a conscientious individual, with good communication skills and would like to encourage and motivate people while studying and working in a sport and exercise setting, then this course is the perfect choice for you.

 

Special Features:

• Students gain hands-on clinical experience in our dedicated teaching clinic on campus.
• Practical experience working with SETU Carlow sports teams.
• All students have the opportunity to do a clinical work placement nationally or internationally in countries including USA, South Africa, Australia, Britain and Ireland.
• Graduates of this course are sought after by national sporting governing bodies and our alumni are working for national and international organisations.
• Exit award: Higher Certificate in Physiology and Health Science (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2.

 

Professional Accreditation Status 

The BSc in Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy is accredited by the Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI). ARTI is the governing body responsible for the promotion, regulation, and continued education of Certified Athletic Therapists in Ireland. ARTI are members of the World Federation of Athletic Therapy and Training (WFATT).