Master of Sports Physiotherapy
Overview
The course provides individuals working in sports physiotherapy with an opportunity to receive advanced tuition from renowned teaching staff in sports-specific assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. It is designed to enhance knowledge, skill and competence in clinical practice, research and issues related to sports medicine.
Entrance Requirements
Eligibility for temporary registration with the Physiotherapists Registration Board of WA is a prerequisite for entry into the course.
Course Structure
Students admitted into this course will receive 100 credit points of recognition of prior learning (RPL). The course duration will therefore be two semesters.
Specific details regarding course structure, organisation, units, requirements, duration and availability, are available in the Curtin Online Handbook .
This course focuses on dynamic contemporary sports physiotherapy in clinical practice. This clinical program is strongly underpinned by clinical reasoning framework with a thorough subjective inquiry, a detailed physical examination, treatment and rehabilitation strategies for all levels of athletes. Both spinal and peripheral are equally emphasised. Clinical placements occur in both semesters and students are supervised by expert clinicians. The units include: Musculoskeletal Practice; Sports Clinical Practice; Sports Rehabilitation, Clinical Anatomy, Pathology and Diagnosis, Exercise Physiology and Evidence Based Practice. Units are raught by experienced academic staff who are respected internationally.
The course also includes the development of a research question, completing the research process and preparing a manuscript ready to submit to a peer-reviewed journal. All research projects have clinical relevance and are supervised by physiotherapy experts. Research Physiotherapy Project units are studied in both semesters.
Course Structure: Full-time
The Curtin Online Handbook contains course structure information for full-time study.
Course Structure: Part-time
Part-time study is only available to Australian and New Zealand residents. International applicants must enrol in full-time study.
For a full range of flexible study options, please download the
Master of Sports Physiotherapy Flexible Study Brochure [403.3 kb]
to find out how you may complete the degree over 2 or 3 years. You can also see how the flexible timetabling could fit in with your work schedule.
| Code | Year 1 | Hrs | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |||
| 308271 v.1 | Research Physiotherapy Project 751 | 2 | 12.5 |
| 307456 v.1 | Evidence Based Practice 750 | 4 | 25.0 |
| 308274 v.1 | Clinical Anatomy, Pathology and Diagnosis 751 | 4 | 25.0 |
| Semester 2 | |||
| 308278 v.1 | Research Physiotherapy Project 752 | 2 | 12.5 |
| 308272 v.1 | Clinical Anatomy, Pathology and Diagnosis 752 | 4 | 25.0 |
| 13064 v.2 | Exercise Physiology 652 | 3 | 12.5 |
| Code | Year 2 | Hrs | Credit |
| Semester 1 | |||
| 308276 v.1 | Musculoskeletal Practice 751 | 7 | 25.0 |
| 308273 v.1 | Sports Clinical Practice 750 | 5 | 12.5 |
| Semester 2 | |||
| 307460 v.1 | Sports Clinic 752 | 12.0 | 37.5 |
| 307467 v.1 | Professional Practice 752 | 3.0 | 12.5 |
How to Apply
Australian Residents and New Zealand Citizens
- Read the Master of Sports Physiotherapy Application Guidelines and Supplementary Information (scroll down to Physiotherapy)
- Submit an Application for Admission to a Postgraduate Coursework Degree
International Applicants
- Read the Master of Sports Physiotherapy Application Guidelines and Supplementary Information (scroll down to Physiotherapy)
- Submit an International Application for Admission
Course Requirements
Recent evidence of proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and a Senior First Aid certificate or its equivalent is a prerequisite for Sports Clinical Practice 750 and Sports Clinic 752 . Essential learning strategies demand that all students disrobe appropriately to act as subjects for their peer group.
Professional Recognition
Graduates who are registered with the Physiotherapists Registration Board of Western Australia can apply to have this qualification listed.
International applicants please note: The Master of Sports Physiotherapy degree does not entitle overseas trained physiotherapists to practice in Australia.
Career Advancement Opportunities
Sports Physiotherapists are in demand and graduates are recognised throughout Australia and internationally. Employment opportunities are prolific. Many graduates work with elite sporting teams and travel the world to prestigious events such as world championships and the Olympic Games. There is a shortage of highly qualified Sports Physiotherapists both locally and internationally.
Tuition Fees
Please refer to the Fees website for details of tuition fees.
Contact
Australian/New Zealand Enquiries
Health Sciences FSSO (Faculty Student Services Office)
Curtin University of Technology
GPO Box U1987
Perth, Western Australia, 6845
Email
Tel +61 8 9266 2606
Fax +61 8 9266 2608
International Enquiries
Applications Coordinator
International Office
Curtin University of Technology
GPO Box U1987
Perth, Western Australia, 6845
Email
Tel +61 8 9266 7331
Fax +61 8 9266 2605
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