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Sports Therapy at University of Chichester - UCAS

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Course summary

As a sports therapist, you are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team that is necessary to provide the best care, injury management, and rehabilitation for both sporting and non-sporting participants regardless of age and ability. Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, this course has produced therapists that have continued on into a variety of careers within the sport sector for over twenty years. The course utilises the principles of sport and exercise sciences incorporating physiological and pathological processes as you broaden and deepen your understanding of sports therapy through the academic study of sports medicine and sports science. You will develop excellent clinical skills, sound clinical reasoning and depth of knowledge that provides you with the ability to work autonomously. On this course you will: -Develop your understanding of the concepts of sports medicine and sports science, with a focus on physiological and pathological processes. -Learn to plan and implement appropriate independent treatment regimens for injured patients. -Gain hands-on experience by working with both injured students and staff, before moving onto working outside the university to support your learning. -Work to develop excellent clinical, examination, and assessment skills. This is an established course that has a track record of producing therapists with excellent clinical skills, sound clinical reasoning, and a depth of knowledge that provides our students with the ability to work autonomously, and in a variety of settings. 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.

Modules

Our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy course gives you an highly-practical and in-depth overview of the fundamental concepts and realities of contemporary practice. In your second year, if you reach a certain attainment level, you can choose to transfer onto the integrated masters (MSci Sports Therapy). In your third year, you will work with injured students and staff at the university for 60 hours in your third year, and a further 140 hours outside of university in a professional sports club or organisation. You will have the option to look after a team, but it is not compulsory.

Assessment method

You will be assessed by a variety of methods, including essays, examinations, portfolios, practical assessments, lab reports and oral presentations. Our course includes a mix of assessments, so that you may develop a wide range of transferable skills. Modules are assessed at every stage of the course, offering cumulative assessment of your progress. You can monitor your own progress, allowing you the opportunity to discuss and plan your development with your lecturers throughout the course. Where appropriate, special arrangements can be made for students with an identified need.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • The Society of Sports Therapists

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
CB69
Institution code:
C58
Campus name:
Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Interview


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6No component less than 5.5
PTE Academic5050-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component
TOEFL (iBT)79At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing

Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency

https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £16344 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
International £16344 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Sports Therapy at University of Chichester - UCAS