Course summary
As the longest-running Sport and Exercise Therapy degree in Wales and accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, this programme is designed to educate competent practitioners in all aspects of Sports Therapy. The Graduate Sports Therapist can choose to work in private sports injury clinics or in professional/semi-professional sports within the UK or overseas.
Modules
Year One - Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BSc) • Human Physiology & Fitness (20 credits; core) • Introduction to Clinical Assessment (20 credits; core) • Introduction to Soft Tissue Skills (20 credits; core) • Personal Training (20 credits; core) • Professional Skills for Sports Therapists (20 credits; core) • Sport and Exercise Injuries (20 credits; core). Year Two - Level 5 (Dip HE & BSc) • Biomechanical Assessment of Performance and Injury (20 credits; core) • Clinical Assessment (20 credits; core) • Early to Intermediate Rehabilitation (20 credits; core) • Exercise Physiology (20 credits; core) • Manual Therapy (20 credits; core) • Research in Health, Exercise and Physical Education (20 credits; core). Year Three - Level 6 (BSc) • Advanced Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention (20 credits; core) • Exercise and Specific Populations (20 credits; core) • Professional Practice in Sports Therapy (20 credits; core) • Research Project for Sports and Exercise Therapists (40 credits; core) • Sports Trauma Management (20 credits; core).
Assessment method
The degree is predominantly assessed through a combination of coursework and practical examination. Students will also develop an extensive portfolio of professional practice and case study evidence.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- SET1
- Institution code:
- T80
- Campus name:
- Carmarthen Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
| International | £13500 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP