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BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning at Northampton covers core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.
About this course
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BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Northampton, based in Waterside Campus, University of Northampton. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Sport and exercise sciences graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 70% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sport & Exercise Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 65% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Neuromusculoskeletal Injury, Illness, Disease and AssessmentCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to provide a strong understanding of the epidemiology, aetiology and presentation of a range of musculoskeletal conditions common to athletic and non-athletic populations. This module will develop a sound theoretical understanding of common injuries, illnesses and diseases to the musculoskeletal system, inclusive of the psychological impacts of these conditions, which will form the foundations to support the development of the practical skills necessary to assess a
- Manual Therapy for Neuromusculosketal ConditionsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is provide students with a range of psychomotor (hands-on practical) skills that can be used by a sports rehabilitator in addressing and preventing neuromusculoskeletal conditions and dysfunctions. Student will also acquire a theoretical understanding of the mechanism, indicators for use and contra-indications of each form of manual therapy to ensure they can justify their inclusion in an individual's management and understand their application within the scope of prac
- Professional and Academic Skills for Sport RehabilitatorsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to give students the basis of sound academic and employability skills is addition to understanding the core principles that underpin the practice of a sport rehabilitator aligned to the industry requirements of a graduate sport rehabilitator (GSR) and the industry profession statutory body BASRaT.
- Exercise Prescription for Injury PreventionCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to give students the grounding of skill, knowledge and competence in planning and delivering exercise-based activities to help reduce injury risk and support athletic development.
- Functional Anatomy and PhysiologyCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is provide a comprehensive level of the structures and functions associated with musculoskeletal (MSK) performance including anatomy of the musculoskeletal, neurological and arthrological systems of the human body in addition to developing the underpinning knoweldge of physiological systems in the human body and their responses to exercise.
- Screening and Testing for Injury PreventionCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to develop students understanding of how to conduct athlete screening and testing processes, and record, interpret and analyse their outcomes for the purpose of minimising sports injuries. Students will also develop an evidenced-based understanding of the strengths and limitations of the procedures used.
Year 2 6 modules
- Mobilisation and Exercise for Spinal ConditionsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is provide an understanding of the aetiology and presentation of a range of neuromusculoskeletal conditions effecting or originating from the spine and trunk. This module will develop the students ability to assess the spinal region, perform manual therapy and exercise techniques, manage spinal conditions and understand the theoretical concepts and principles of pain.
- Athlete Injury, Health and Wellbeing ManagementCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is provide students with a skills set for managing a range of client conditions. The module will provide students with evidence based knowledge of how to apply methods for different forms of conditions and different phases of injury; when to apply methods; contraindications for use and make informed decision around their scope of practice. This module will also develop student's ability to develop and monitor the effectiveness of individualised rehabilitation plans and
- Rehabilitative Exercise and ProgrammingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to provide students with the technical and digital skills to develop short and long term injury and rehabilitation programmes. The module will also develop students practical skills in exercise prescription, strength and conditioning, and functional training for athletes.
- Screening and Conditioning for Sport PerformanceCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is provide an opportunity for students to apply and extend their learning from SPO1035, develop further knowledge on the principles of periodisation and the development of athletic training programmes for sport performance. Students will develop the skills to implement a battery of field and laboratory based screening assessments to aid the performance development of an athlete or client. Students will be introduced to the coaching, instruction and progression of a ran
- Sport Rehabilitation PracticeCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will enable students to gain insight and experience within an industry environment to develop their understanding of the role of a sport rehabilitator.This module will also help develop the skills for a successful career as a sport rehabilitator addressing areas including entreprenuership, building a professional network, and developing skills in communication, coaching, leadership and planning towards enhancing your wider rehabilitation and conditioning skills.
- Research and Academic Skills for SportCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to develop students' knowledge and understanding around scientific and statisitcal approaches used to design, conduct and analyse research. Students will develop skills across quantitative and qualitative traditions to enhance their academic literacy and application of research within the context of the subject area.
Year 3 5 modules
- Sports Trauma and Immediate Pitchside CareCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will provide students with theoretical and practical training and knowledge in the immediate management of an injured athlete. The module will also provide an insight into specific issues associated with a range of sports. Students will acquire a knowledge of the anatomy and mechanisms that result in sports injuries, an appreciation of which injuries the student can safely assess within their scope of practice and a competency to justify and arrange appropriate measures to ensure the
- Exercise and Conditioning for Specific PopulationsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is broaden students understanding of core principles and practices of exercise conditioning and injury rehabilitation to a range of specific population groups. The module will develop the skills to adapt these practices and the reasoning for this.
- Contemporary Issues in Sport Rehabilitation and ConditioningCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to provide an understanding of current issues pertinent to a professions working within the sport injury and rehabilitation sector. This module will cover topical matters including nutrition and its impact on associated health related conditions and it's role in the recovery from injury; the use of ergogenic aids and drugs in sport including the role of sport injury professionals in anti-doping processes; understanding professional practice, the role of the professi
- Applied Sport Rehabilitation PracticeCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to build on knowledge and understanding from the experiences gained at level 5 in the Sport Rehabilitation Practice module. Students will apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired over the course in real life work-based environments and reflect upon their development and generate a 'next step' ready portfolio of evidence to support their post-graduate careers.
- DissertationCompulsory40 credits
Module details
The dissertation provides an opportunity for sport students to apply knowledge, concepts, and research techniques to a question or problem in sport, exercise, or physical activity. The dissertation builds and expands on students' prior knowledge of research acquired at levels four and five. It aims to foster the development of expertise in methodology and skills in the planning, conducting, and writing up of research reports. This form of independent, experiential learning will require students
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study how to rehabilitate athletes and develop their conditioning through science-based methods. A course like this typically begins with foundations in anatomy, exercise physiology and sport psychology, alongside practical coaching skills. Year 2 moves into biomechanics, the physiology of training and research methods, allowing you to analyse athlete performance and design conditioning programmes. In Year 3, you'll choose specialisations such as strength & conditioning, nutrition, rehabilitation, sport psychology, coaching or PE teaching routes, undertake an applied placement with teams or clients, and complete an independent research dissertation. Throughout, you'll combine practical sessions with laboratory work.
Who it's for
This course suits students interested in the science and practice of sport rehabilitation and conditioning. Most entrants hold A-levels or equivalent qualifications; recent accepted students typically had a UCAS tariff between 80 and 95 points. You should check the university's admissions pages for specific entry requirements and whether your qualifications meet them.
Careers & job market
Across Sport and Exercise Science courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 62% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National earnings data shows graduates in this field earn £22,000–£30,000 at the start of their careers, rising to £23,375–£33,000 after five years. These figures reflect national patterns from Graduate Outcomes and LEO data, not guaranteed salaries. Your actual outcomes will depend on your choices, experience, and the opportunities you pursue.
University & format
This is a 3-year full-time Bachelor's degree (BSc Hons) run by the University of Northampton, a university founded in 1975, based at Waterside Campus. Teaching is delivered in English. The degree is awarded by a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and the University holds Silver status in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 95% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Northampton →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Sport & Exercise Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £28,000 | £23,000 – £30,000 | 20 |
| 3 years after | £21,500 | £18,500 – £25,000 | 70 |
| 5 years after | £27,500 | £23,000 – £31,500 | 70 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sport & exercise science · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Sport & Exercise Science nationally
National figures for Sport & Exercise Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Sport & Exercise Science courses at the same study level.
Compared with 915 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Therapy professionalsSOC 2020 222 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £37,338
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 95; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Is BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning worth it?
Weigh it carefully. On these figures graduates of BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation and Conditioning earn close to non-graduate pay, so on cost alone the course is slow to pay off.
Cumulative earnings vs. going straight to work at 18, counting tuition and 3 years of wages given up while studying. The line clears zero around year 35.4. This is a simplified gross-earnings comparison, not a forecast of cash loan repayments.
Model: this course’s own median graduate earnings (Graduate Outcomes / LEO) above the £24,000 non-graduate baseline (ONS), net of £9,790/yr over 3 years (published course home fee). Eligible England-domiciled students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan; repayments are 9% only on income above the threshold, with anything left written off after 40 years. That makes the cash flow different from conventional commercial debt. Opportunity cost assumes £18,000 gross earnings forgone in each study year; figures are nominal and exclude tax, living costs, investment returns and loan interest. A simplified estimate. Earnings and actual fees vary by graduate, provider, fee status and UK nation.
Job market & outlook
How Sport & Exercise Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Sport & Exercise Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Sports clubs & NGBs
- Leisure providers
- Schools
- The NHS
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Sport & Exercise Science graduates.
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £28,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.4 out of 10: NSS 98.4% · in work or study 90% · continued 65%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Northampton
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Waterside Campus, University of Northampton
2,220 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Sport & Exercise Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Northampton from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Northampton’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Northampton and gov.uk before you apply.
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