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Sports Therapy
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
Length of Programme: 3 Years Full Time (Placement Optional)
Course Information
The aim of the programme is to broaden
and deepen your understanding of sports
therapy through the academic study of
sports medicine and sports science. As a
sports therapist you are an integral part
of the multi-disciplinary team necessary
to provide the best care, management
and rehabilitation for sport and
recreational participants, regardless of
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age and ability. It utilises the principles of
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sport and exercise sciences
incorporating physiological and
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participant for training, competition and
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You will gain competencies in:
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• First aid to injuries in a recreational, Web:
training and competitive environment
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• Examination and assessment of sports
injuries (spinal and peripheral joints)
and where appropriate, refer on for
specialist advice and intervention
• Planning and implementing appropriate
treatment regimes for the injured
athlete
• Soft tissue manipulation and sports
massage pre and post-activity
• The rehabilitation of the patient/athlete
back to optimum levels of functional,
occupational and sports specific
fitness
• Utilising sports and exercise principles
to optimise preparation and injury
prevention programmes
• Electrotherapy including modalities
such as ultrasound, interferential,
transcutaneous electrical nerve
stimulation and laser
The degree also contains the study of
sports science, essential elements for a
practitioner prescribing exercise. These
include knowledge of human anatomy,
cellular and exercise physiology, sports
psychology, sports biomechanics and
sports nutrition. Modules are supported
by the latest research findings.
The Facts
International Undergraduate Entry and the UK system with the UK National Typical UK qualification entry
requirements
Academic Recognition Information Centre
requirements – individual offers may
The University of Chichester considers
(UK NARIC)
www.naric.org.uk.
vary:
applicants from a wide range of countries
Alternatively, you may also contact the
• A levels: BCC including a science at
with appropriate A level equivalent
Admissions Office to find out if your
grade C (e.g. PE / Biology) (excluding
qualifications. This normally means, at
qualification is suitable for entry.
General Studies)
least, the successful completion of a High
• Edexcel National Diploma: Sport - DMM;
School Leaving Certificate (generally after
Non-native speakers of English are
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points
expected to have IELTS 6.0, or equivalent.
13 years of primary and secondary
including Higher Science at grade 5.
Please see page 142 for alternative English
education). You may wish to check the
• GCSEs: English language, maths and
language proficiency qualifications.
equivalence between your qualifications
science at grade C or above.
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