PGCert Equine Performance and Rehabilitation at Hartpury University

This course is ideal for those who want to integrate advanced science with high-level equine performance. Applying theory to practice in the real world, you’ll learn how to maximise equestrian athletic performance, aiding the selection of performance horses and extending successful careers of both the horse and the rider. You’ll benefit from world-class technologies including well-renowned equine therapy and rider performance centres that are leading the way in related research.

Duration: 1 year part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Postgraduate Certificate Modules Compulsory modules Optional modules The focus of this programme is on optimising, maintaining, enhancing and restoring the performance of equestrian athletes. Through specialist modules, you’ll develop your ability to understand and evaluate the interaction between the physiology of exercise and the principles behind rehabilitating the sports horse. Compulsory modules include Applied Equine Exercise Physiology, Therapy and Rehabilitation of the Equine Athlete.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include Animal Health Technician, Equine Hospital; Research Ethics Officer, University Hospital; Nutritional Advisor, Saracen Horse Feeds; Marketing Executive, Animal feed manufacturer; University lecturer; Equine Events Coordinator, Hartpury Equestrian.

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