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Course Content
The BSc (Hons) Degree in Sport and Exercise Therapy has been designed to meet the following programme aims:
- To develop comprehensive knowledge of Sport and Exercise Therapy
- To develop an analytical, critical and reflective approach to Sport and Exercise Therapy
- To promote an understanding of the multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary approaches to Sport and Exercise Therapy
- To enhance students employability and career preparation by establishing the practical skills, techniques, and methods required by Sport and Exercise Therapy practitioners
- To promote good practice as a Sport and Exercise Therapist in clinical, laboratory and field based settings
- To have an understanding of professional behaviour, knowledge of practical problems, awareness of health and safety, and duty of care towards clients
- To establish an understanding of the roles of related practitioners and regulatory organisations, including the Society of Sports Therapists
Modules
Year 1:
- Research & Academic Skills
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Foundations of Sport & Exercise Science
- Sports Massage
- Introduction to Exercise Therapy
- Introduction to Sports Therapy
Year 2:
- Research Methods
- Sport & Exercise Rehabilitation
- Manual Therapy
- Sports Trauma
- Small Business & Entrepreneurship
- Strength & Conditioning
- Sports Science for Sport and Exercise Therapists
Year 3:
- Research Project
- Clinical Placement
- Advanced Manual Therapy
- Strength & Conditioning Training
Optional Year 3 Modules:
- Advanced Topics in Exercise & Health Physiology
- Performance Nutrition
- Advanced Topics in Physical Activity & Health Promotion
- Advanced Topics in Sports Biomechanics and Performance Physiology
Entry Requirements
112 points UCAS points
GCSEs or equivalent in English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
If you are aged 21 or over at the the start of the course and find you do not meet the entry requirements, we urge you to still apply. In such cases, the curriculum team will need to be satisfied that you are adequately prepared to undertake a programme of study. As a mature student your relevant academic, professional and life experiences detailed in your application will be considered when we assess your application.
Please contact the International Admissions Office for further advice. international@loucoll.ac.uk
Progression Opportunities
Students are provided with the skills, knowledge and expertise to work as a self-employed Sports Therapist. Students are also well versed in the latest developments within the field of Sports Science, which prepares them to work within elite sport and the health and fitness industry. There are also routes on to postgraduate study in Sports Therapy and Sports Science related disciplines.
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.