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In 1996 The Society of Sports Therapists entered into its first collaborative agreement with London Metropolitan University. Since that time the Society has now developed further collaborative agreements with other Universities in the United Kingdom and is continuing to develop further programmes. The Universities and Colleges listed below are presently affiliated to The Society of Sports Therapists and are currently delivering the following accredited courses.
     
 

London Metropolitan University

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy  •  BSc (Hons) Sports & Dance Therapy  •  MSc Sports Therapy

The course is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists (SST) and provides a strong scientific basis from which the pathologies and management of sports injuries can be understood. Students develop their analytical and diagnostic skills through participation in practical sessions, peer review and close staff supervision.

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Teesside University

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy          MSc Sports Therapy       
MSc Advanced Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

What makes Teesside University the best place for you to study sports therapy?
Students use top class facilities, with a significant investment in new facilities ready for 2010. These include a Hydrotherapy pool, sports injury and massage clinic, and advanced strength and conditioning laboratories
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he real hands-on experience you gain from your placement within a sports injury environment gives you the skills you need to secure a great job
Fit your degree around your life with part time study

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University of Chichester

If you want a career in Sports then look no further - Come to University of Chichester
for some of the best and most exciting opportunities available in Sports Degrees.

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University of Hertfordshire
There is a growing need for people with specialist expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of injuries incurred through sport and exercise, in the prevention of such injuries, in field-of-play first aid, and in physical rehabilitation.

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University of Kent
Everybody in today's society knows the impact sport, health and fitness makes on the population's physical and mental health. Studying at Kent will develop your understanding of the ideas and issues within the sports therapy, health and fitness industries.

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University of Central Lancashire
The Division of Sports Therapy within the Allied Health Professions Unit offers the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy course. On this programme students study both the underpinning theory and practical skills necessary to enable the injured athlete's return to full function and sport.




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University College Birmingham

Following the outstanding performance of Team GB at the Beijing Olympics and the growth in sports participation in the United Kingdom now is your chance to join the collective of sports therapists who will be responsible for athletic healthcare provision in many sport and exercise settings. University College Birmingham (UCB) was one of the first educational establishments in the country to offer this contemporary and challenging course and over the past five years has emerged as one of the leading institutions in sports therapy educational provision.  Stay one step ahead in this dynamic profession with both Foundation degree and BSc (Hons) programmes available at UCB. Visit our website or contact the Admissions team on 0121 604 1000 for details.

http://www.ucb.ac.uk/courses/higher-education/sports-therapy-and-salon-management/sports-therapy-bsc-fdsc.aspx

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  Edge Hill University
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy 3 years full-time A BSc (Hons)
Sports Therapy degree that involves the scientific evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management of injury as a result of sports and exercise participation. The curriculum incorporates core scientific modules along side specialised sports therapy modules embracing both theoretical and practical elements.


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  Newcastle College
Our sports therapy pathway is tailor-made for students who want to go into sports therapy. The programme of study includes is a specialist two year foundation degree (FdSc) in Sports Training and Rehabilitation with one year completion award (BSc Sports Therapy) offered in year 3. The course provides an excellent combination of practical and theoretical elements which will equip students with skills and expertise in areas such as exercise prescription, sports massage, electrotherapy and rehabilitation of injured athletes and work based learning within a professional sports therapy context.

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University of Worcester
If you have a keen interest and enthusiasm for sport, exercise and health and want to contribute to the treatment, recovery and rehabilitation of individuals who have sustained injuries or who are seeking to enhance their performance, this is the course for you. University of Worcester is set in a leafy, parkland campus where nothing is more than a few minutes’ walk away. There is a multimillion pound sports centre, outdoor pitches (grass & Astroturf) and excellent teaching and research facilities. For more details visit the website http://www.worc.ac.uk/courses/7267.html

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Coventry University
The BSc (Hons) degree in Sports Therapy at Coventry University will equip graduates with the knowledge and wide range of practical skills required for a career in Sports Therapy. The course integrates key modules from sport and exercise science alongside specialist sports therapy modules. Our graduates will be trained in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries incurred through sport and exercise participation. On completion of the degree, you will be eligible for full membership with the Society of Sports Therapists, which will give you recognition and professional indemnity insurance to practise as a Sports Therapist. Link to BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy information on Coventry University Web Site: http://wwwm.coventry.ac.uk/undergraduate/ugstudy/Pages/ugft_sport.aspx?itemID=996&yoe=2011

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Swindon College
This course involves both the theory and practice of Sports Therapy including a Work Based Learning module and links with local employers. Students are only accepted onto the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy (Work Based Learning) degree if they have studied the FdSc Sports Therapy course at Swindon College.  Visit the Foundation Degree page of the Society’s website for more information on this course.

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Leeds Metropolitan University
With the national drive to improve health, and the increasing numbers of people participating  in sport and exercise at all levels, there is an increased demand for appropriately trained practitioners to meet the needs of injured sports participants.    This joint development between the Faculty of Health and Carnegie Faculty of Sports and Education, in collaboration with The Society of Sports Therapists, aims to produce graduate Sports Therapists who are eligible and qualified to practice.   The course will include modules focused on the underpinning anatomy and physiology; activity, fitness and psychosocial aspects of sport. There is particular emphasis on the evidence that  informs therapeutic intervention. Elements of practice based working will form an important part of this programme.

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University of Gloucestershire

Our Sports Therapy course will teach you about anatomy, injury prevention and treatment, first aid, sports conditioning, injury assessment, injury rehabilitation, and sports massage. You will also learn about sport psychology, physiology and biomechanics so that you will understand how to apply the principles of sport and exercise science when designing injury prevention or rehabilitation programmes. We have extensive practical and laboratory facilities, including a Sports Therapy Clinic housed in a purpose-built clinical skills lab, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Fitness & Weights Suites, numerous laboratories and extensive laboratory equipment.  The subject area is fortunate to have twice been in receipt of Science Research Infrastructure (SRIF) funding, which has supplemented the already well-developed laboratory facilities.

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  University College Plymouth St Mark & St John
This specialist programme for Sports Therapy integrates academic learning and the development of practical skills to an advanced level. There is strong emphasis on practical experience and a range of activities that encourage understanding of the scientific principles, advance practical techniques and developments in Sports Therapy. It is recognised by and leads to membership of the Society of Sports Therapists.

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    Staffordshire University
The BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy at Staffordshire University, accredited by the Society of Sports Therapist, offers you hands-on experience of working as a sports therapist, combined with a thorough grounding in sports science disciplines to enable you to work with high-performance athletes.

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