18/06/2026
MSc Sports Therapy (Conversion) student Nick Brisdon, discusses his first year at Hartpury 💪
"As I come to the end of the first year of my postgraduate degree, I've been reflecting on how much I've developed both academically and practically. Throughout the year, I've completed modules in Clinical Assessment, Rehabilitation, and Anatomy, all of which have strengthened my knowledge, clinical reasoning, and confidence as a developing practitioner.
Alongside my studies, I've completed over 30 hours in the Hartpury Massage Clinic, further developing skills in soft tissue therapy, patient care, and professional communication. I've also gained valuable experience providing pitch-side first aid support for the Hartpury BUCS 2 Rugby team, allowing me to apply my learning to a real world sporting environment, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
It's been a rewarding but challenging first year, and with six months of the course left, I'm looking forward to continuing this journey and making the most of the opportunities to further develop as a Sports Therapist."
Discover more about this course: https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/courses/msc-sports-therapy-conversion/