Sport and Exercise Therapy
UCAS Code: C630
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
Access to HE Diploma
60 Credits overall with 45 credits at merit level and 15 credits at pass level
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
UCAS Tariff
A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM or BTEC Diploma at DD or equivalent qualification or a combination of qualifications which achieve the entry requirement of 96 UCAS points GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above Alternative entry on this course is available through the Foundation Year and International Foundation Year We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. Applicants who are not in possession of the minimum entry requirements but are able to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm and motivation will be considered on an individual basis and may be admitted subject to satisfactory interview and/or portfolio. Please contact us for further details.
In combination with other qualifications GCSE English and Maths at grade C / grade 4 or above
About this course
Want to help injured athletes recover from injury? This challenging sport and exercise therapy degree will help provide you with the essential clinical skills and judgement you need to secure an exciting career working with athletes, sports teams and more.
This highly practical course is specifically tailored to help students secure a rich and interesting career in this area. Students have plenty of chances to develop essential clinical skills in diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating injured participants, as well as the opportunity to acquire industry-specific fitness (REPs) and coaching (NGB) qualifications.
Students also learn a combination of injury prevention, recognition and evaluation, management treatment and referral, rehabilitation and education, with a specific focus on applications within a sport and exercise setting. The varied nature of this course has the potential to open a wide range of career opportunities upon graduation.
The course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, this means students can become an accredited member of the society on graduating – demonstrating standards of knowledge and competence that are professionally recognised and recommended.
Modules
Year one: CORE UNITS *Study Skills In Sport And Exercise Science *Functional Anatomy And Kinesiology *Sports Coaching And Fitness Instruction *Introduction To Sport And Exercise Science *Introduction To Physiology Of Exercise *Introduction To Sport And Exercise Therapy *Introduction To Therapeutic Interventions. Year two: CORE UNITS *Research Methods For Sport And Exercise *Applied Sport And Exercise Therapy *Applied Therapeutic Interventions *Sport And Exercise Biomechanics *Sport And Exercise Rehabilitation. OPTIONS *Application Of Fitness Testing And Training *Advanced Training Principles *Diet And Nutrition *Curriculum Plus. Year three: CORE UNITS *Project *Professional Practice In Sport And Exercise Therapy *Advanced Therapeutic Interventions *Sports Conditioning *Clinical Experience.
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