Why study sport rehabilitation?
Lia reveals her experiences of studying Sport Rehabilitation at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×.
Why º£½ÇÂÒÂ×?
I chose to study at º£½ÇÂÒÂ× because of the amount of Sport Rehab-related job opportunities in nearby Manchester. The City of º£½ÇÂÒÂ× is also beautiful. The support is fantastic as the lecturers are there to help us even at our lowest times.
Why Study Sport Rehabilitation?
I have chosen to study Sport Rehabilitation because I have always been passionate in helping others recover and prevent injuries. I have the drive and eagerness to learn new skills and knowledge that is tailored in the rehabilitation of the patient. I have always been into sports and have been playing football since I was 8 years old. I have experienced injuries myself and this helped me understand the anatomy and the recovery phase.
My experience has been a roller coaster ride because I took a gap year after my 1st year to focus on my mental health. After coming back, I gave 100% effort in everything I could in and out of the course. Overall, my experience has been great because the lecturers and colleagues have made the university experience outstanding.
What can I do with a Sport Rehabilitation degree?
I completed 300 hours of placement as part of the course. This included placements at;
- The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Sports Injury Clinic
- Sales Shark Women's Rugby
- Marathon events
- Football events in Coventry
- º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Sports Centre
My plans when I graduate are to continue my massage business or work with a professional physiotherapy clinic in Manchester as a rehabilitation therapist.
Highlights
We learn by practical lessons, professional practice, online and placements. I particularly enjoy the practical sessions of the course as we are putting theory into practice all of the time. I enjoyed the strength and conditioning because I had the opportunity to coach and learn how to Olympic lift, deadlift, squat and other exercise involved in rehabilitation.
The two bits of advice I would give
- If you are passionate in helping others recover from injury or prevent injury, this is the course for you! Go for it and never stop believing in yourself.
- Study anatomy as much as you can and believe in yourself.
