University of Roehampton
University of Roehampton

University of Roehampton

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Sports Therapy

Study detals

: Undergraduate : BSc (Single Honours) : full-time : 3 years (full-time) 4 years (full-time) with placement 4 years (full-time) with Foundation Year entry Month

Requirements

A-level in either PE, Human Biology, Biology; or a BTEC in Sport or a Sport-related area such as Health, that includes Anatomy and physiology units. GCSE (C/4) in English and Mathematics.
"• IELTS - Undergraduate degrees – 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component
• TOEFL IBT - Undergraduate degrees - 80 overall with a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
• Cambridge proficiency Certificate - Undergraduate degrees – 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate - Undergraduate degrees – 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component "

Speciality

Foundation Year

Additional information

Make a difference to human lives with a degree in sports therapy.
Accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists, this course gives you the knowledge and skills to carve out a sustainable career in the health sector.

This programme is aimed at students wanting to become Sports Therapists. A Sports Therapist, who is a Member of The Society of Sports Therapists, is an Allied Health Professional who has the knowledge, skills and ability to:

Assess individuals for a range of conditions and injuries.
Plan appropriate and implementing various therapeutic treatments and rehabilitation methods, specific to the individual’s age, sport, and severity of injury.
Provide immediate sports trauma management and life support in various environments.
Aid in return to sport and enhance overall performance.
Devise sport-specific programmes to prepare athletes for sport participation and implement protocols to reduce the likelihood of injury.
Refer to other healthcare professionals where appropriate.