Course Summary

This course will provide you with the skills required for a career in sports therapy. The FdSc Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation is a modularised programme that will involve participation in a work-based, on-site clinic and vocational learning activities, alongside the study of a range of underpinning theory related to Sports Therapy. Students will gain the transferable skills necessary to be effective at work, including communication, team work, problem solving, and the use of Information Technology. The theoretical and practical techniques meet the National Occupational Standards for Sports Therapy.

Course Details - Modules

Typical Course Structure Year 1: Introduction to Clinical Practice Anatomy and the Pathology of Injury Research and Study Skills Soft Tissue Therapy Introduction to Psychology Nutritional Considerations within Injury Rehabilitation Year 2: Advanced Manual Therapy Key Principles of Strength and Conditioning Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation Management Skills for Leadership and Business in Clinical Practice Research Project

Course Details – Assessment Method

Practical assessments Written examinations Coursework portfolios Written assessments

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C630

Institution code: L42

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

A minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff points from the following: BTEC National (Diploma or Extended Diploma) in a relevant subject GCE A and AS Levels with at least one subject at A Level Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher with at least one subject at Advanced Higher T Levels. For mature applicants some experience may be taken in lieu of qualifications that carry UCAS Tariff points. NARIC confirmed equivalent of 64 UCAS Tariff points


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each component Equivalent English language qualifications may be acceptable for applicants requiring a visa
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 6999.0 Year 1
Scotland 6999.0 Year 1
Wales 6999.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6999.0 Year 1
International 9500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees will remain unchanged for the duration of a student’s continuous enrolment. Sports kit - £130 (compulsory); DBS check - £47.80 (compulsory); Additional courses (optional) - varying costs Additional compulsory course costs will be paid for using the Career Degree Bursary. The Career Degree Bursary allows students to access the remainder of the Career Degree Bursary (up to a maximum value of £500 / £250) for additional optional courses, workshops, professional memberships and resources. There is no cash alternative. Students who wish to access opportunities in excess of the Career Degree Bursary may do so at full cost to themselves. Please see the full ‘HE Terms and Conditions’ for details of additional library and printing costs associated with this programme

Provider information

Monks Road
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Lincoln
LN2 5HQ

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