Exercise and Remedial Instruction MSc

Program Overview

The University of Nottingham's Exercise and Remedial Instruction MSc equips students with skills to rehabilitate individuals after injuries and provide exercise interventions for health conditions. Graduates of the program gain expertise in developing clinical judgment, implementing effective rehabilitation techniques, and advancing research methods in the field. The program features access to the National Rehabilitation Centre, providing students with practical experience and exposure to groundbreaking rehabilitation practices.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Exercise and Remedial Instruction MSc program at the University of Nottingham aims to equip students with the skills and expertise to rehabilitate individuals after traumatic injuries and provide exercise interventions for various health conditions, including those sustained in high-pressure environments. The program emphasizes evidence-based practices to repair and enhance physical and mental well-being.

Objectives:

• Develop clinical judgment skills
• Enhance rehabilitation techniques
• Foster understanding of prehabilitation and rehabilitation of health conditions
• Advance research methods
• Cultivate intervention and assessment skills for a wide range of health conditions

Outline:

Year One

Modules:

• Rehabilitation Research Project (60 credits): Students design, develop, and implement their own research under the supervision of a researcher within the program team.
This module allows students to explore an area of research interest, such as rehabilitation, sports injury rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, or exercise remedial instruction.
• Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation of Health Conditions (40 credits): Students develop scientific and evidence-based knowledge in contemporary health issues and relevant interventions.
They participate in various physical activity and exercise interventions designed to augment specific aspects of health conditions. Learning takes place within the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC).
• Technology in Rehabilitation (20 credits): Students explore the use of technology in contemporary rehabilitation in healthcare.
They critique the current evidence around the use of technology in healthcare and gain knowledge of mobile devices, wearable biosensors, interactive rehabilitation technologies, robotic technologies for neurorehabilitation, brain-computer interface, and intelligent systems in rehabilitation.
• Research Methods in Rehabilitation (20 credits): Students build on their previous research experience to understand the research methods that underpin rehabilitation practices.
They are exposed to a wide range of techniques and approaches and cover the principles of research design and application. The module also emphasizes issues of equity, reflexivity, and ethics in research and practice.
• Rehabilitation for Pain Management (20 credits): Students develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the assessment and triage of patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
They learn evidence-based rehabilitation strategies to manage musculoskeletal pain conditions and evaluate and manage prognostic indicators in the rehabilitation of patients.
• Critical Reflection, Reasoning, and Appraisal in Clinical Practice (20 credits): Students focus on the concept elements of criticality, including reflexivity, clinical reasoning, critical appraisal, communication, and leadership.

Assessment:

Assessment methods include presentations, case studies, assignments, and a research project.

Teaching:

Teaching methods include case-based learning, case studies, tutorials, and seminars.

Careers:

Graduates of the Exercise and Remedial Instruction MSc program may pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Rehabilitation
• Sports injury rehabilitation
• Neurorehabilitation
• Exercise remedial instruction
• Clinical exercise physiology
• Sports therapy
• Sport and exercise science
• Strength and conditioning
• Physiotherapy

Other:

• The program offers access to the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), a new 70-bed NHS rehabilitation facility designed for research, innovation, and education.
• The University of Nottingham is ranked 2nd in the UK for top employers in 2023.
• The University of Nottingham is ranked a top 20 university in the UK in 2023.