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Sport & Exercise

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

 

Sports therapy is an aspect of healthcare which is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports-specific fitness. We'll equip you with the skills you will need to register as a practising therapist. These include providing sports massage, implementing appropriate rehabilitation programmes, and devising preparation and injury prevention programmes. You will benefit from the enthusiasm and commitment of our academic staff as well as our first-class facilities including a new, purpose-built facility housing an aqua therapy pool and strength and conditioning suites.

Please note that module titles may be subject to change.

How you learn

This multidisciplinary degree uses a wide range of learning and teaching methods including clinical-based practical sessions, laboratory work, lectures, seminars, group work and placements. You will also have the opportunity to take part in offering University teams a first-aid service at matches, competitions and events. Practice experience is an integral component of this degree programme. In Year 3 you will be put in the sports injury environment, where you will meet the complexities of real clinical situations. You will have to retrieve and synthesise material previously learned in the University setting and integrate it with new information gathered in relation to the patient.

How you are assessed

You will be assessed by a combination of written and practical assessments. You will also be required to produce a dissertation in your final year of study.

Professional placement

The Clinical Placement module provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a clinical and sporting environment both within the University sports injury clinics and a wide range of external clinics, sports clubs and rehabilitation centres across the North East.

Professional accreditation

This course is formally recognised by the Society of Sports Therapists.

Career opportunities

You'll have all the skills and training you'll need for a career as a sports therapist. You'll also be well prepared for careers in various related areas including the health and fitness industry, health promotion, exercise prescription, sport development, research and sport science support.

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have two or three A levels or equivalent and five GCSEs to include English, mathematics and double science at grade C, or equivalent. Access courses are recommended for mature students.

For additional information please see the undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements in our admissions section

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Modules

Sport & Exercise

Stage 1 core modules

Stage 2 core modules

Final-stage core modules

and one optional module

Modules offered may vary.