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Sports Therapy
| Key facts | |
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| Start year: | 2012 |
| Location: | Medway |
| Award/s: | BSc (Hons) |
| Type: | Full-time and part-time |
Our BSc (Hons) degree programme in Sports Therapy is for those students with a strong interest in this fast-growing profession. The Centre for Sports Studies recently opened sports injury clinics and laboratories in an £11 million development at Medway Park, a nominated London 2012 pre-Olympic training camp venue and regional centre of sporting excellence. This regional centre houses some of the latest therapy equipment, providing you with the opportunity to learn the latest techniques and interventions. You are also given the opportunity to put what you have learnt into practice by working in one of our sports injury clinics.
The Centre for Sports Studies provides a first-rate experience in a friendly and rapidly growing department. You learn to diagnose, treat and prevent sporting injuries as well as create exercise and training programmes for different population groups, ranging from elite athletes to ageing adults with chronic disease. Graduates from our Sports Therapy degree may be able to achieve state registration with the Health Professions Council.
The Medway campus has facilities specifically designed for sports therapy teaching, such as a new rehabilitation gym, teaching clinic and sports science laboratories. The Centre encourages a range of teaching methods, combining lectures with more innovative approaches, such as problem-based learning scenarios.
Degree programmes
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Our Sports Therapy students gain hands-on experience at many top sporting events such as the London Marathon, the Modern Pentathlon World Cup in Medway and the London Triathlon.
See individual programmes for entry requirements and other information
Single honours degrees
Modules
Stage 1
- Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Human Physiology
- Massage
- Principles of Training and Fitness
- Sports Nutrition
Stage 2/3
- Example modules
- Clinical Practice
- Examination and Assessment
- Exercise for Special Populations
- Individual Research Study
- Rehabilitation
- Research Methods
- Soft Tissue Techniques
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Sport and Exercise Promotion
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sports Injuries
- Strength and Conditioning
- Therapeutic Mobilisations
Teaching and assessment
The programme involves taking part in practical therapy sessions, clinical practice, designing training, small group seminars and private study. You are taught by a combination of lectures, practical sessions and seminars each week. You also spend additional time developing your clinical skills and experience through placements and in the student clinic.
The methods of assessment vary and can include coursework, observed assessment, practical tests, clinical assessments and written examinations.
Entry requirements
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Offer levels
ABB from 3 A levels, IB Diploma 33 points inc 5 in SL Biology or 6 in SL Biology and 4 in Mathematics or IB Diploma with 16 points at Higher inc 5 in SL Biology or 6 in SL Biology and 4 in Mathematics.
BTEC National Diploma 18 units at Distinction, Distinction, Merit.
Required subjects
A level grade B in appropriate subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Sport Studies, Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Science or Physical Education).
GCSE Mathematics grade C
GCSE English grade C
Careers
Graduates can immediately embark on a career as an accredited Graduate Sports Therapist. Sports Therapists can be employed or self-employed in, for example, a sports injury clinic, a sports club, National Institute of Sport, or with a professional team. Other relevant job opportunities may be found in the NHS in physical activity or health promotion, health and fitness clubs, sports development within local authorities, with national governing bodies of sport; or teaching/lecturing in a sport or exercise-related field.
For more information on the services Kent provides to improve your employment prospects, go to www.kent.ac.uk/employability
Professional recognition
Graduates of the programme are eligible to apply for accreditation and full membership of the Society of Sports Therapists.
Note: the Society is working towards state registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC) to make Sports Therapist a protected title and a recognised graduate occupation.