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