Course Summary

**Why study this course?** This was the world’s first Sports Therapy degree and was developed in partnership with the Society of Sports Therapists. You’ll learn to recognise, treat and rehabilitate athletes with injuries or dysfunction. Our fully equipped sports therapy clinic, which is open to members of the public for consultation and treatment, gives you hands-on experience to complement the scientific learning. This course received a 95% overall student satisfaction score in the National Student Survey 2020. **More about this course** This course, accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists (SST), will help you gain the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to go on to a career in sports therapy. You’ll learn to assess, treat and rehabilitate athletes with sports injuries or dysfunction, and will gain a broad scientific background. As well as developing your understanding of the pathologies and management of sports injuries, you’ll also gain clinical competence thanks to a combination of practical classes and work-based learning. You can gain experience in our on-site clinic, which offers treatment to members of the public, as well as through placements with our extensive network of industry contacts. You’ll also find this network useful in progressing your career after graduation. We have strong links with a number of renowned sporting organisations and professional bodies both within London and around the world.

Course Details - Modules

Modules for this course are subject to change. For full up-to-date module details please see the course page on the university website. Foundation year (Year 0) modules include: Biology (core, 30 credits); Chemistry (core, 30 credits); Scientific Studies (core, 30 credits); Foundation year project (sports) (core, 15 credits); Foundations of Sports Science (core, 15 credits) Year 1 modules include: Sports Trauma Management and Soft Tissue Therapy (core, 15 credits) Musculoskeletal Anatomy (core, 15 credits); Human Physiology (core, 15 credits); Professional Studies (core, 15 credits); Introduction to Biomechanics (core, 15 credits); Fundamentals of Sports Therapy (core, 15 credits); Physiological Principals of Training (core, 15 credits); Applied Sports Science (core, 15 credits) Year 2 modules include: Exercise Physiology (core, 15 credits); Sports Rehabilitation: Early and Intermediate (core, 15 credits); Clinical Examination and Assessment in Sports Therapy (core, 15 credits); Biomechanics of Human Movement (core, 15 credits); Sociology of Effective Coaching and Teaching (option, 15 credits); Sport Psychology: Controlling Individual Performance and Exercise (core, 15 credits); Sports Rehabilitation: Late and pre-discharge (core, 15 credits); Peripheral Manual Therapy (core, 15 credits); Environmental Exercise Physiology (core, 15 credits); Sports Science Research Methods (core, 15 credits) Year 3 modules include: Sports Science and Therapy Dissertation (core, 30 credits); Sports Therapy Work Placement (core, 30 credits); Spinal Manual Therapy (core, 15 credits); Clinical Biomechanics (option, 15 credits); Clinical Exercise Physiology (option, 15 credits); Sport Psychology and the Elite Athlete (core, 15 credits); Coaching Pedagogy and Practical Application (core, 15 credits); Electrotherapy (core, 15 credits); Business Development in Sport (option, 15 credits)

Course Details – Assessment Method

You'll be assessed through written and practical exams, practical reports, presentations, class tests and a final research dissertation.

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: CB63

Institution code: L68

Campus Name: Holloway

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 112 points from A levels including a C in Biology or Human Biology, or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification eg BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Progression Diploma or Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits

Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject is acceptable for entry. You will need 60 credits overall with 45 at level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2 with passes in level 2 Maths and Communication units. QAA accredited course required.

English Language and Mathematics GCSEs at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent). We accept a broad range of equivalent level qualifications, please check the UCAS tariff calculator or contact us if you are unsure if you meet the minimum entry requirements for this course. We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
EU 15576.0 Year 1
International 15576.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 15576.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 15576.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

These fees are for the 2022/23 academic year. Fees for new and returning students may change each year by an amount set under the government’s regulation. For further information about our undergraduate fees, please visit: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding-your-studies/undergraduate-tuition-fees/ Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be extra costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. There may also be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but that you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

Provider information

Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
City of London
N7 8DB

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