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University of South Australia

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
IMAP, 088577J
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jul
Domestic Fees
$30,000 per year / $30,000 total
International Fees
$39,700 per year / $39,700 total

About this course

UniSA has over 40 years' experience in physiotherapy education. If you want to advance your skills and knowledge in the area of sports physiotherapy, then this may be the degree for you.

You will learn from postgraduate qualified physiotherapists, with a curriculum informed by above world-class research in Clinical Sciences1 and receive supervised field and outpatient practice to advance your sports physiotherapy reasoning and clinical skills. Placements may be based at our on-campus Physiotherapy Clinics as well as in private practice.

We are fast becoming a renowned centre of innovation and enterprise in the sectors that will drive Australia's future, including health and biomedicine. It's a very good time to choose UniSA for your postgraduate study.

12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)

Study locations

City East

What you will learn

Sports physiotherapists need to be able to assess and treat sports and other injuries in field and outpatient settings. They need quick decision making skills to triage injuries during events and need to be able to perform pre-season screening and develop injury prevention strategies for teams and individuals. When travelling with sports teams, the sports physiotherapist needs management, organisation and leadership skills. This program provides the essential knowledge, practical skills and experience to be a sports physiotherapist.

Through a variety of theoretical classes and practical experiences, you will develop advanced skills and knowledge in sports physiotherapy. You will study topics such as:

  • allied health evidence translation
  • pain theory and science, assessment and management
  • advanced musculoskeletal examination and management
  • facilitating change in cognition, behaviours and lifestyle
  • advanced sports theory and management.

You will also receive supervision from postgraduate qualified physiotherapists in field and outpatient settings to facilitate application of your new knowledge to clinical practice.

Career pathways

This master degree provides you with an advanced qualification in sports physiotherapy practice, enhancing your sports specific knowledge, reasoning and clinical skills. As a graduate, you will be prepared to work across a variety of settings, including:

  • private practice
  • clinics
  • sport and exercise services
  • rehabilitation centres
  • hospitals
  • home and community services
  • disability services
  • aged care facilities

Many of our sports physiotherapy graduates work at amateur, elite, national and international levels in a wide range of sports including Australian Rules Football, soccer, tennis, netball, gymnastics, swimming, water polo, dance, circus or acrobatics, skiing, Paralympic sports, softball, baseball, basketball and cricket.