CPD & Practice Engagement Series
Recurring Practice Opportunities
Alongside our CPD masterclasses and Q&A sessions, students have the chance to take part in recurring, hands-on practice opportunities across NHS Forth Valley, community and University performance sport settings. These aren't one-off visits, students commit to a block of several weeks, building a genuine, sustained relationship with the setting and the clinicians they work alongside.
How places are decided
All of the opportunities below have limited places, so each has its own short application asking why you want to take part and what you hope to gain (maximum 500 words), plus confirmation that you can attend every session in the block, attendance is mandatory, since these opportunities directly support patient care. The Performance Sport Internship asks for a short statement of interest and confirmation that you can commit to the weekly time.
You can apply to more than one opportunity, or more than one block, which improves your overall chance of being offered a place.
What's currently available
| Opportunity | Where | Blocks | Recognition |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSK Clinic | Stirling Community Hospital, NHS Forth Valley | 4 weeks: 6-27 Oct, or 3-24 Nov, Tuesday 1-4pm | Certificate + Clinical Competency Workbook evidence |
| Cancer Rehab | Maggie's Centre, NHS Forth Valley | 6 weeks: 28 Sept-6 Nov, or 9 Nov-18 Dec, Wednesday 10am-12pm | Certificate + Clinical Competency Workbook evidence |
| Cardiac Rehab (early rehab and Healthy Hearts) | Peak Sports Centre / Grangemouth Rugby Club | 4 weeks, 3 blocks: 28 Sept-25 Oct, 26 Oct-22 Nov, or 23 Nov-18 Dec, various days/ times. | Certificate + Clinical Competency Workbook evidence |
Apply for the MSK Clinic
Places are limited and reviewed on the strength of your application. Tell us why you want to take part and what you hope to gain, and confirm you can attend every session in the block.
Apply for Cancer Rehab
Places are limited and reviewed on the strength of your application. Tell us why you want to take part and what you hope to gain, and confirm you can attend every session in the block.
Apply for Cardiac Rehab
Covers both the early rehab classes and the Healthy Hearts maintenance classes. Places are limited and reviewed on the strength of your application. Tell us why you want to take part and what you hope to gain, and confirm you can attend every session in the block.
Apply for the Performance Sport Internship
This is a voluntary, non-assessed internship open to Level 2 MSc Physiotherapy students. You would work alongside Performance Sport staff and a physiotherapist, supporting objective testing across University performance sports and, where appropriate, helping athletes complete rehabilitation programmes that have already been assessed and prescribed.
Up to two places are available, with a commitment of about 3 hours per week from October to December 2026. The first few weeks will focus mainly on objective testing and getting to know the Performance Sport environment. Rehabilitation support follows once the documentation process is agreed and you have been briefed on each athlete's programme. A short induction covering scope, professionalism, confidentiality and escalation will be provided.
Students will not independently assess, diagnose, prescribe treatment or alter rehabilitation programmes. Clinical responsibility stays with the Performance Sport physiotherapist.
Places are limited. Tell us why you are interested and what you hope to gain, and confirm you can commit to the weekly time. Applications close on Friday 9th October 2026.