Sport Rehabilitation

Sport rehabilitation is an applied clinical discipline concerned with the assessment, treatment, and management of injuries in physically active individuals, with the goal of restoring function, reducing pain, and returning athletes to performance. It draws on anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and clinical assessment to develop a systematic approach to understanding how injuries occur and how the body heals, and it applies evidence-based interventions to support that healing process safely and effectively.

At Hull, this accredited four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, providing structured academic preparation for students entering through this route. The programme combines theory with hands-on experience, critical reflection, and professional judgement, equipping you with the latest techniques in exercise rehabilitation. The accreditation signals that the programme meets the professional standards expected of graduates entering sport rehabilitation practice.

The typical entry tariff is 120 points.

Graduates of sport rehabilitation programmes work with elite and recreational athletes, with sports clubs and national teams, in private rehabilitation clinics, in leisure and fitness settings, and increasingly in occupational health and community rehabilitation contexts. The accreditation provides a clear pathway to professional recognition, and many graduates pursue continuing professional development and postgraduate study in sports medicine, physiotherapy, or strength and conditioning as their careers develop. The dual focus on rehabilitation science and practical clinical skill makes sport rehabilitation graduates valuable across a range of performance and health settings.