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University & Colleges Website Links
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. |
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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 ▪ The 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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