The one-day course is open to anyone interested in a career in sports injuries or sports science and will be held at Saints' home ground on Sunday, October 9, from 10am to 4pm.

The symposium will be opened by former Saints' operations director John Steele, who is now the chief executive of UK Sport, and speakers will include Lions, England and Saints physiotherapist Phil Pask, Saints medical manager Cliff Eaton, Saints doctor Dr David Cleal, Saints director of rugby Budge Pountney and England, Lions and Saints wing Ben Cohen on topics such as rehabilitating injured athletes, physiology, podiatry, nutrition and psychology.

The course costs £5 per person and includes a buffet lunch.

For more details, call Karne Haines on 01604 892373 or email karen.haines@northampton.ac.uk.