This module is equivalent to 150 hours of student effort including 5 taught days.   

All applications are considered on a first come, first served basis. Once the module is full the application portal will close, so early application is advised.  

Course aims  

The course aims to build on existing knowledge and skills to facilitate an enhanced critical awareness of contemporary and emerging musculoskeletal rehabilitation theory and practice from an evidence-based perspective and apply advanced clinical reasoning skills to the development of safe and effective client specific rehabilitation programmes and exercise prescription. 

Content  

Students will be expected to participate in discussions regarding the theoretical considerations and practical issues surrounding the musculoskeletal rehabilitation and exercise prescription of patients. Students will be encouraged to draw on past experiences of clinical practice and educational processes and actively engage in critical evaluation of relevant published material and contemporary clinical practices within the musculoskeletal field. Part of the module will be dedicated to facilitating the development of technical expertise in the skills and practices required to safely and effectively rehabilitate patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction. This will be in terms of developing skills but also the ability to be flexible and innovative in applying and evaluating these skills within a clinically reasoned patient−centred framework which is informed by the evolving evidence−base and current professional issues.  

Module dates

All teaching days are normally 9am – 4pm. Students are expected to attend all teaching dates.  

Day 1 - Monday 10th February 2025, 9am-4pm (online) 

Day 2 - Tuesday 11th February 2025, 9am-4pm (in person, on campus) 

Day 3 - Tuesday 4th March 2025, 9am-4pm (online) 

Day 4 - Monday 17th March 2025, 9am-4pm (in person, on campus) 

Day 5 - Tuesday 18th March 2025, 9am-4pm (in person, on campus) 

Assessment dates

Submission week commencing 21st April 2025 - narrated presentation (submitted online)