Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy (Sports)

at University of South Australia

Sports Physiotherapists assess and treat sports and other injuries in field and outpatient settings. They need quick decision-making skills to triage injuries during events; to perform pre-season screening; and develop injury prevention strategies for teams and individuals. When travelling with sports teams, the Sports Physiotherapist needs management, organisation and leadership skills.

Through a variety of theoretical classes and practical experiences, you'll develop advanced skills and knowledge in sports physiotherapy. You'll study topics such as:
 

• allied health evidence translation
• pain theory and science, assessment and management
• advanced musculoskeletal examination and management
• exercise and conditioning
• advanced sports theory and management.

Clinical practice is a significant component of this degree. You'll be able to apply your new knowledge to clinical practice, under the supervision of postgraduate qualified physiotherapists.

Applicants are required to have:
 

• completed a Bachelor degree level, or equivalent professional entry level qualification, from a recognised higher education institution, in Physiotherapy; AND
• a minimum 10 months full-time, or equivalent, physiotherapy practice in a relevant field following completion of the professional entry level qualification; AND
• met the requirements for eligibility for registration as a physiotherapist or limited registration under supervision with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Students must apply for limited registration after acceptance into the program.

English language entry requirements

International students who are working with English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Note that only IELTS, OET, PTE Academic or TOEFL are accepted for entry to this program. No other equivalences apply. Possession of one or more of these standards, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution certifying that the language of instruction was English.

English language test
 

• IELTS total [7.0]
• IELTS reading [7.0]
• IELTS writing [7.0]
• IELTS speaking [7.0]
• IELTS listening [7.0]

FEES 

AUD$ 41,400 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)

Sports physiotherapists work to help all types of bodies – from recreational to elite athletes, to perform at their best.

UniSA’s master’s degree combined with membership of the APA means accredited sports physiotherapists can typically work in private practice in primary health care, in consultancy practices, and with sporting teams or organisations. These environments vary across:
 

• private practice
• clinics
• sport and exercise services
• rehabilitation centres
• home and community services
• hospitals.