La Trobe University

Course Level

Master Degree (By Coursework)

Related Careers

Physiotherapist

Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy

Take your physiotherapy career to the next level. Take your place in the exciting world of sports and exercise physiotherapy. Advanced skills in sport and exercise physiotherapy will prepare you to work with athletes of all ages, at local, national and international levels. If you're a practising physiotherapist ready to advance your career in the fields of sport and exercise physiotherapy, this course is designed for you. Our Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy gives you an in-depth understanding of the clinical sciences underpinning musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. Explore the pain sciences and human tissue sciences, including muscle, tendon, connective tissue and bone. Learn how tissues develop, adapt to normal and intense use, and respond to overload and injury - vital knowledge for developing rehabilitation programs.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Melbourne (Bundoora)	Part-time - 2 years	N/A	N/A

Structure

To qualify for the award of Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy, students must complete 120 credit points consisting of: 120 core credit points

Subjects

First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
Advanced Physiotherapy for the Lower Body
Advanced Physiotherapy for the Upper Body
Pathophysiology and Pain Science for Advanced Physiotherapy
Research to Inform Advanced Physiotherapy
Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education

Entry requirements

Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Undergraduate requirements - Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses