About the course

Sports physiotherapists work to help all types of athletes – from recreational to elite – to perform at their best. This master’s degree is for qualified physiotherapists who want to gain advanced clinical skills and knowledge in the prominent field of sports physiotherapy.

　　This degree accelerates your skills with an advanced qualification in sports physiotherapy practice, enhancing your sports specific knowledge, reasoning and clinical skills for future work with sporting organisations or in private practice.

　　Students who undertake activities where interaction with patients or the public is required for their degree, such as field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate they meet mandatory pre-placement conditional requirements. These include criminal history clearance, a Working with Children Check and immunisation requirements. Please visit the Clinical Placement Unit for information on key requirements, and to access the full student checklists.

　　All students enrolled in a program leading to professional registration must be registered with the relevant National Board. The registration process is undertaken by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with the University providing notification to AHPRA following enrolment in the program.

　　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 physiotherapy theory.

　　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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2026	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2026	Adelaide

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Australia

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 Registering Authority. Students must apply for limited registration after acceptance into the program.

　　IELTS total [7.0] IELTS reading [7.0] IELTS writing [7.0] IELTS speaking [7.0] IELTS listening [7.0].TOEFL PBT -600 with TWE of 5.0. TOEFL IBT - 94 with no band less than 22.

　　

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　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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