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Artists impression of running track with motion-capture technology
Bucks New University introduces a new undergraduate degree course in Sports Therapy
Te BSc (Hons) Sports Terapy is a three- year undergraduate degree taught at the University’s new Human Performance Exercise and Wellbeing Centre, which will be opening at the High Wycombe campus in time for the new academic term in Autumn 2015.
B Te course is accredited by the Society of
Sports Terapists and programme includes modules including Soſt Tissue Management, Bioenegetics, Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy and Kinanthropometry. Te course will also develop the professional and practical skills required for students to achieve registration as sports therapists. Te programme has a stimulating multi- disciplinary focus combining aspects such as sport and exercise science, rehabilita- tion, health, management, and sports injury. Central to the course experience is develop- ment of the competencies required to be an effective, confident professional who is able to provide first class care to a range of sport, exercise, and recreational participants.
Te course offers you: opportunities for ‘hands-on’ practical work practice-based learning experiences throughout the programme
a strong focus on developing essential clinical skills to diagnose, treat and reha- bilitate injured participants
access to knowledgeable and specialist staff across a range of academic and pro- fessional disciplines.
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ucks New University is recruiting students for a new undergrad- uate sports therapy course in commencing this September.
fully operational members of the public can arrange appointments for competitively-priced treatments. Other cutting-edge facilities will include an integrated Human Performance Laboratory and three lane running track with motion-capture technology. Te new Bucks Sports Injury and
Physiotherapy Clinic will initially be oper- ated by qualified practitioners to support and supervise students as they build their skills and knowledge base. Student work place- ments and other employability opportunities, research and consultancy services for sport, fitness and healthcare providers will also be on offer at the Clinic. Te county of Buckinghamshire offers
BSc (Hons) Sports Terapy At Bucks, you will be part of a friendly,
welcoming community with one of the best Students’ Unions in the UK. As a student of sports therapy, you will interact with aca- demic staff across fields such as sport and exercise science, health, psychology and care. Many of our staff work closely with NHS Trusts and organisations in sport and recreation sectors. Staff also conduct applied research which underpins our teaching in this area. Across the University we have a variety of specialist facilities to provide a stimulating learning environment. Tis includes our brand new Sport
& Exercise Clinic, Integrated Human Performance Laboratory, and Sports Terapy Teaching Suite. Te multi-million pound centre will house a state-of-the-art Sports Injury and Physiotherapy Clinic, and once
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an enviable range of exciting sports organ- isations including: the prestigious Bisham Abbey, National Sports Centre and home to several National Governing Bodies of Sport; Stoke Mandeville Hospital, birthplace of the Paralympics; and, a vibrant semi-professional and professional sports community with clubs including Wycombe Wanderers FC. Te University is home to the Reading Ladies Football Club Senior Academy and profes- sional basketball team, Surrey United with many students combining academic study with a professional sports environment.
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