Sports Therapy 2012 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.

In the first year, the programme focuses on developing 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 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 year long 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

Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
Sports Therapy 1
Anatomy and Assessment of Injury
Sports Therapy 2
Sports Therapy Clinical Practice

Benefits

hands on practical skills throughout the course
links with a whole range of different sports

Career paths

owning or working in a sports injuries clinic
working alongside other health professionals
graduates have found work as sports therapists with semi-professional and professional sports teams

Are there any placements for this course?

Compulsory in third year with optional placements in first and second year.

How will the course be assessed?

Examinations, essays, coursework, presentations and laboratory practicals.

Entry requirements

Points for degree: 300 using the UCAS tariff system
Applicants will need a satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure obtained through the university

Associated professional accreditations

The Society of Sports Therapists

Location?

Oxstalls

Applications

All full-time applications should be made through UCAS.

We welcome applications from students from non-traditional backgrounds and from overseas.

Profile: Kate Cady

"As a practising Sports Therapist as well as a lecturer I can bring real life scenarios into the classroom."

Course Leader - Sports Therapy

I’ve been a Sports Therapy lecturer for five years but have held the position of Course Leader since August 2008. My role involves providing active learning through practical sessions in the Sports Therapy degree, student interaction, organising practical sessions with external clubs and teams, and running a sports therapy injury clinic.

I really enjoy working with the students, seeing them develop and taking on new skills and then putting these into practice. As a practising Sports Therapist as well as a lecturer I can bring real life scenarios into the classroom. My practical skills are very up-to-date and this helps when delivering the sessions. Having graduated with the very first degree in sports therapy in the UK I can give insight into how the profession has changed and provide help and guidance in finding employment when graduating. Students are also encouraged to do lots of hands-on practice and there are many events and extra sessions available where students can start to build their practical experience, so that by the end of their three years they not only have their degree but also a portfolio of evidence to accompany it.

I’ve been involved in a research project with a doctor that I did my Masters with – injury incidence in Elite league ice hockey which is one of the sports that I work with. And I’m hoping to start my PhD next year.

I also take the opportunity to volunteer at some charity events providing massage and first aid for runners.

It’s been very satisfying to see our students graduate and move into careers such as running their own sports therapy clinics, working with teams, teaching in both further and higher education, consultancy work and working with individual sports.

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