Sports Therapy BSc Hons

Course title:	BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
Apply:	via UCAS
Code:	CB63
Start (ft):	September
Mode:	full-time/ sandwich
Duration:	3 years full-time/ 4 years full-time sandwich
Location:	Luton campus, Park Square
Faculty:	Faculty of Health & Social Sciences
Department:	Division of Sports Therapy

Summary

The demand for sports therapy continues to grow, with graduate practitioners offering primary injury care and the assessment, management and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

This course combines academic requirements with the vocational application needed to practice on a
professional basis. The course is underpinned by sports science, physiology, biomechanics and psychology.
The course consists of scientific content including functional anatomy, exercise physiology and sports biomechanics. There is also strong emphasis on core subjects combining theory and practical skills, including sports massage and advanced soft tissue techniques.

A research strand ensures a full understanding of ‘evidence based practice’, culminating in an independent research project in stage three, and more than 50 per cent of the course consists of Sports Therapy areas of study.

Opportunities exist to work in the sports massage clinics run on-campus; with practitioners at local sports clubs; and with the University’s sports teams. The course has external international recognition through the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT).

We are also seeking approval for students to gain eligibility to join the Sports Massage Association.

You will benefit from working in our well equipped physiology laboratories and sports therapy suite and gain practical experience in our on-site sports massage clinic.

Opportunities also exist to work with other practitioners at local sports clubs and with a variety of University sports teams.

Areas of study include:

- Sports Massage
- Exercise Principles and Practice (including REPS level II)
- Assessment of Sports Injuries
- Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques
- Sports Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Sports Nutrition
- Gait Analysis
- Electrotherapy and Therapeutic Modalities

Why choose this course?

Emphasis on soft tissue trauma and manual therapy skills
Continuing research of soft tissue behaviour to underpin evidence based practice
One of the first Sports Therapy degrees established in the UK
Emphasis on practical application and manual skills
New strength and conditioning gym and sports therapy suites
Workplace appointments aimed at helping people return to physical activity
On-site sports massage clinic

Career Opportunities

Our graduates work as sports therapists and in sports medicine. Other careers include Sports therapist, physiotherapy assistant, sports medicine.

Assessment

Coursework, exams, and practicals

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements apply for this course.

Fees, Bursaries, Scholarships, Costs

UK and EU students can apply for a University of Bedfordshire Sports Scholarship. We offer two levels of Sport Scholarship, one for athletes who have competed at county standard or equivalent in the last year and one for those who have competed at international standard.

Find out more and download an application pack in the 'Money Matters' section

You can apply as soon as you have accepted the offer of a place on the course.

General Enquiries

• www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply for information about standard entry requirements, application routes, open days, fees and funding.
• T: +44 (0)1582 489286 UK/EU Admissions
• T: +44 (0)1582 489326 International Admissions
• Order a prospectus form. Enquire about courses and order a printed undergraduate or postgraduate prospectus.
• T: +44 (0)1234 400 400 University switchboard