Equestrian Performance and Rehabilitation PgCert

Introduction

Equestrian related activities are increasingly contributing large amounts to the UK’s rural and national economy. In Western Europe the horse is largely an animal used for leisure activities, frequently sports related. A horse’s worth is associated with its performance in its allocated role and as such understanding the factors that can influence a horse’s performance and how we can measure and affect those factors is increasingly important. This programme provides an insight into this exciting and cutting edge area. UWE Hartpury has excellent facilities both to deliver and support study in this area, and to enable the student to gain a wealth of wider experiences to support their knowledge and skills.

Content

• Measuring and Improving Athletic Performance of the Horse and Rider
• Rehabilitation of the Equine Athlete

Teaching, learning and assessment

Traditional lectures will only be one part of your course. You’ll also learn through group and individual presentations and discussions, student-led seminar groups, analysis and application of case studies and experiential learning and simulations. Guest speakers from industry and professional bodies also contribute to the programme. These methods create an environment that is enjoyable, varied and hugely effective.

Careers

Postgraduates may progress to a Postgraduate Diploma in Equine Science or find employment in equine science research, lecturing, consultancy or other science-based sectors of the expanding equine industry.

Entry requirements

We judge all applications on their individual merit; however we are typically looking for:

• 2:2 Honours degree or above in Equine Science or Animal Science
• 2:2 Honours degree or above in a biologically related degree with an extensive supplementary background in the equine field (e.g. BHS)
• Other approved accreditation or professional qualification.

Programme length

The Postgraduate Certificate is a part time programme, run between September and June of one academic year.