AdvDip(CPD) Management of Diverse Sporting Populations
This course will support you in understanding the ethical challenges of sports medicine, and develop your expertise in analysing the performance determinants of diverse sporting populations so that you can create innovative solutions for their management and performance.
AdvDip(CPD) Management of Diverse Sporting Populations
Award
AdvDip(CPD)
Start Date
To be confirmed
Duration
15 weeks
Mode
Part-time
Location
University of Bolton
This course will support you in understanding the ethical challenges of sports medicine, and develop your expertise in analysing the performance determinants of diverse sporting populations so that you can create innovative solutions for their management and performance.
Course Overview
The University of Greater Manchester's Advanced Diploma of CPD in Management of Diverse Sporting Populations course supports physiotherapists, sport rehabilitators, sports therapists, medical doctors, physical therapists and sports scientists in developing the core expertise, knowledge, and skills to deliver safe and effective care to those engaging in sport. While studying at our supportive, student-focused, multicultural campus, you can develop high-level proficiency in this discipline, a firm focus on evidence-based practice, and explore exciting areas such as Para Sport, learning disability in sport, women's health in sport, the ageing athlete and the youth athlete. There is an opportunity on the course to register with the Anti-Doping Education and Learning Platform (ADeL), whereby you can complete various modules regarding Anti-Doping in Sport, working as Athlete Support Personnel.Our multidisciplinary teaching team will blend face-to-face and online theory sessions with case scenarios and practical skills development sessions using the University’s extensive range of facilities, including laboratory spaces focusing on strength and conditioning, biomechanics, and physiology. You’ll explore the management of diverse sporting populations, such as youth, women’s, and disability sports, including prosthetics. We’ll guide you in developing knowledge and understanding of the benefits of physical activity for health and in preventing and managing medical conditions.
Our professionals have years of experience working in the field, so we'll use realistic scenarios and case studies to develop and test your skills and understanding. Interpersonal and transferable skills are also vital, so we'll challenge you to develop presentation, problem-solving, analytical, time management, and decision-making skills. We’ll focus on building your ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate constructively with colleagues and service users. Our dedicated team will focus on helping you gain the skills employers value and a detailed understanding of the technologies and methods underpinning sports medicine. We also aim to help you develop lifelong learning skills so that you can take ownership of your professional development for the future, maximising your potential for success.
Highlights
- Specialist facilities in Bolton One include laboratory spaces focusing on strength and conditioning, biomechanics, physiology, sport rehabilitation and physiotherapy, fully equipped teaching clinics, a rehabilitation and exercise suite, a multi-use sports hall and climbing wall, and our Sport and Physical Activity Rehabilitation Centre (SPARC). We take pride in offering elite-level facilities and services that are accessible to all.
- The programme is taught by experienced professionals and academics currently working in the field of sports medicine. This means that during all lectures there will be discussions on current topics in sports medicine and how research informs and is informed by practice.
- All our teaching has an applied focus and we take a blended learning approach.
Key Features
- Throughout the course, specialists in sports medicine and related fields, along with people with lived experience, provide valuable insights. Their perspectives enrich your understanding of sports medicine practice and its impact on individuals and communities.
- When you successfully complete this course, the University of Greater Manchester will award you an Advanced Diploma of CPD in Management of Diverse Sporting Populations worth 20 credits at Level HE7.
Entry Requirements
- You should hold at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree in a relevant subject; for instance, sport or exercise sciences, exercise physiology, medicine, sports rehabilitation, sports therapy, physiotherapy or physical therapy. Applications from other related professions will be considered on an individual basis. Relevant work experience will confer an advantage.
- We’ll be happy to consider your application if you hold a lower second class (2.2) honours degree in one of the above subjects, particularly if you have good relevant professional experience. Additional evidence of your suitability, such as a portfolio of academic work, may be required.
- If your application is successfully shortlisted, you’ll be required to attend an online interview.
- If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.
- Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration.
Where changes are made to material information contained in this course description or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admissions and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant.
Career Opportunities
On completion of this course, you’ll possess in-depth knowledge, valuable insight, and an understanding of the key areas for managing and performing diverse sporting populations.
Fees & Funding
Home/EU Fees
No fee information is currently available, please contact the University of Greater Manchester’s Academic Fees team by emailing AcademicFees@greatermanchester.ac.uk for more information.
International Fees
No fee information is currently available, please contact the University of Greater Manchester’s Academic Fees team by emailing AcademicFees@greatermanchester.ac.uk for more information.
Bursaries
Important note regarding tuition fees: EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance for EU students web page on www.gov.uk for information.
The fees for a student's course of study will be set for the normal duration of that course subject only to inflationary increases – measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded in March each year to take effect for subsequent start dates.
How to apply
Home Applicants
Course application details are unavailable at present
International Applicants
Course application details are unavailable at present
Partner Organisation Applicants
Course application details are unavailable at present
Teaching & Assessment
This programme adopts a blended style of learning and teaching including online delivery and face-to-face engagement where appropriate in the form of lectures, seminars and tutorials.
A key feature of the programme is the emphasis on engaging students in professional and vocationally relevant assessments. The course seeks to assess you using a variety of methods, including an oral presentation, viva and a critical discussion. The assessment strategy for the programme is designed to ensure that you achieve the overall aims and learning outcomes of the programme.
There are two types of assessment you will be required to complete: formative and summative. Formative assessments are activities that do not contribute to your overall module grade. They are, however, an integral part of the learning strategy for a module, and you are required to complete them. You will receive feedback on the quality and level of achievement and areas for further development.
Formative assessments serve to assess your learning as the module progresses. Many of the formative assessment tasks will either serve as preparation for your summative assessment tasks or provide an opportunity for a mock assessment. In this way, you will receive feedback on your presentation style or level of understanding of a module’s content before completing the summative assessment.
Summative assessments are those assessment activities for which the marks will contribute to the overall module grade. You will also receive feedback on these assessments so that you will know what you have done well and where you can improve. In this way, summative assessment provides valuable learning for modules that follow. Many different forms of assessment are employed in the programme, for both formative and summative purposes, and will adapt to reflect the contemporary and emerging practices in the field of sports medicine.
Modules
The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course.
- Management of Diverse Sporting Populations
Assessment methods
| Level | Assessment method |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | Practical exams 100% |
Learning Activities
| Level | Activity |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | Guided independent study 77% Scheduled learning and teaching activities 23% |
The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. The university considers changes to courses very carefully and the university will minimise any changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up-to-date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason, we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.
