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
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
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
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Lincoln
LN2 5HQ
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