Master of Physiotherapy by Coursework (Sports Physiotherapy)

The Master of Physiotherapy (Sports Physiotherapy) course at the University of Melbourne enables qualified and experienced clinicians to broaden and deepen their theoretical and clinical skill in the area of sports physiotherapy. The course recognises the need to adopt principles of adult learning and emphasises the importance of facilitating graduates to develop independent, self-directed and critical philosophies in the field of sports physiotherapy. To achieve these outcomes, teaching and learning focuses on problem-based learning with exchange of knowledge by its participants. The student's clinical expertise becomes the starting point from which clinical reasoning and manual skills are enhanced.

The course consists of three core subjects, a clinical anatomy subject, and four stream subjects. The core subjects of the program are taught by senior academic staff with advanced knowledge in their respective fields and the excellent collaboration amongst the teaching staff ensures the presentation of a cohesive and well-integrated program. The stream subjects allow the theoretical concepts and practical skills to be applied in sports medicine settings with both clinical and team placements. Students undertake their clinical education with supervisors who have professional titles in sports and/or musculoskeletal physiotherapy or who have extensive experience in clinical education and recognise the importance of maintaining high clinical standards.

See Also

• List of Subjects for Sports Physiotherapy
• Overview of Master of Physiotherapy by Coursework

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