Course summary
Are you driven to make a difference in Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation? From diagnosis, treatment and the prevention of injuries, studying Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation at Kent equips you with the extensive knowledge and skills needed to work in a range of environments from treating elite athletes to teaching specialist exercise groups and setting up your own business as an independent Graduate Sports Therapist and Rehabilitator. Sports therapy is one of the fastest-growing careers in the sports and healthcare sector and at Kent we are dedicated to giving you the best start to a career in this exciting field. Get hands-on experience in our excellent facilities including laboratories and custom-built teaching spaces, or complete a placement for the chance to put your learning into practice. Together with our dedicated careers and employability support, studying at Kent gives you the edge in pursuing a career in a range of areas including research and development, within a sports club and sports rehabilitation. Reasons to study Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation at Kent
- You’ll complete professional placements to put into practice the skills you learn and make valuable industry contacts.
- Benefit from our new Kent Sport Clinic - the largest in the South East - where under the supervision of a fully qualified member of staff, you’ll get real world experience supporting athletes and the general public.
- You are taught by lecturers with vast experience in sports training, treatment of injuries and rehabilitation.
- Canterbury campus is home to an outstanding sports centre and gym, outdoor pitches, indoor and outdoor tennis and netball courts and plenty of green space as well as more than 60 extra-curricular sports clubs.
- This programme is accredited by the British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT). Graduates can apply for accreditation and full membership of BASRaT, the UK regulator for sport rehabilitation.
- If you are already competing at county level or equivalent (at least), you can apply for a sports scholarship from the University.
- Initially, you’ll cover topics such as functional anatomy and biomechanics, sports and remedial massage, introductory techniques in therapy and rehabilitation. You then move on to study more advanced modules covering these topics as well as exercise testing and prescription for special populations and techniques for research analysis required for your dissertation.
- You gain the academic, clinical and professional skills required of a sports therapist, whose role it is to diagnose, treat and prevent sporting injuries. You also learn how to create exercise and training programmes tailored to individual clients.
- During your year in industry, you'll develop hands-on experience in a professional environment, giving you a competitive edge and the best possible start to your career.
Modules
Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics Introduction to Human Physiology Mechanisms of Sports Injuries Peripheral Joint Assessment Sport and Remedial Massage Research in Sport and Exercise Sciences Sports Academic Advising and Skills Development I Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Life course variability in Sport and Physical Activity Manual Therapy and Spinal Conditions Movement as Medicine Principles of Rehabilitation Research Methods, Design and Planning Applied Rehabilitation Year in Industry Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Clinical Practice and Professional Development Applied Research in Sports Rehabilitation Performance Services and Injury Prevention Advanced Clinical Practice Optional modules may include: BASRaT pathway (40 credits): Industry Placement Strength and Conditioning Applied Strength and Conditioning Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques Exercise for Clinical Populations Non BASRaT pathway (60 credits): Science Communication and Public Engagement Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques Advanced Clinical Practice Strengh and Conditioning Applied Strength and Conditioning Exercise for Clinical Populations
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C60Y
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - BBC - BCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
English language requirements
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
Please visit our website for further information:
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £22700 | Year 1 |
International | £22700 | 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
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
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