Sports Therapy 2010 Entry

Honours Degree

Getting athletes back on track is at the heart of this innovative course. You’ll be given the clinical skills to examine, assess, treat and rehabilitate sports injuries, finally returning the injured athlete to full functionality.

Students are encouraged to undertake periods of clinical practice, on and off campus. Students who have demonstrated their clinical competence will qualify for full membership of The Society of Sports Therapists and be able to obtain professional indemnity insurance.

The programme is taught by specialists in their respective disciplines, which reflects the varied clinical expertise available within the department In the first year, the programme focuses on developing an understanding and knowledge of the requirements of the sports therapist and of the context in which they work.

The modules develop skills in the practical application of sports therapy as well as providing a sound scientific underpinning and excellent anatomical knowledge. Students are encouraged to work with the university sports teams and in outside events during their first year.

In the second year an emphasis is placed on the development of injury assessment, treatment skills and sports specific rehabilitation. Students build on their professional experience whilst working with sports teams and the university sports injuries clinic sessions. The ability to manage research and information is also developed.

The final phase of the programme consolidates the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation skills with a yearlong clinical placement module. This year also includes a research project and modules which allow students to examine key issues affecting the industry.

Some of our modules

Essential Skills: First Aid
Sports Therapy I
Sports Massage
Sports Rehabilitation
Sports Therapy II: Assessment of Injury
Sports Therapy Clinical Practice

Benefits

hands on practical skills throughout the three years
taught by experienced sports therapy staff
links with a whole range of different sports — semi-professional to professional teams and university
sports teams

Career paths

to work with sports teams
own or work in a sports injuries clinic
to work alongside other health professionals in the health setting, eg rehabilitation assistant
previous graduates have found work with professional sports teams, set up their own clinic or begun teaching

Are there any placements for this course?

Optional placements throughout the first and second year working with the university sports teams and
professional sports clubs
Compulsory as part of the clinical practice module in the third year

How will the course be assessed?

Each sports therapy module has a practical component. Modules are assessed by a wide variety of different methods including written exams, essays, coursework, presentations and lab practicals.