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The MSci Sports Therapy course at the University of Worcester is a unique and exciting opportunity for students to gain a comprehensive understanding of sports therapy, while also developing advanced skills in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment. Students will learn how to prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, as well as how to design and implement rehabilitation programs for athletes and individuals with musculoskeletal disorders. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical classes, and workshops, and includes both theoretical and practical components. Students will have the opportunity to learn from experienced sports therapists and researchers, as well as gain real-world experience through placements and internships.
Students on this course will also have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated sports therapy clinic and gym. The University of Worcester has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality sports therapy courses, and graduates of the MSci Sports Therapy program go on to pursue successful careers in the field.
The University of Worcester is an ideal choice for students interested in sports therapy due to its strong focus on practical learning and real-world experience. The university's state-of-the-art facilities, combined with the expertise of its lecturers and researchers, provide students with a comprehensive education in sports therapy that prepares them well for their future careers.
Sports Therapy at Worcester is about more than injury treatment and prevention. You will develop your skills and experience across Sports Therapy and Exercise Science with a broad base of sports science disciplines, for a wide range of Sports Therapy careers. The course is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists and as a course team we pride ourselves on our engagement with the Professional Body to ensure the course is continually at the forefront of Sports Therapy.
Throughout this four-year course, you will have the opportunity to gain a variety of additional qualifications and skills ensuring that you are fully prepared for your future as a Graduate Sports Therapist. These skills and qualifications can be practiced with autonomy under the experienced supervision and guidance of our highly experienced staff.
By the time you complete the MSci Sports Therapy, you will be a polished and competent Graduate Sports Therapist, be it as the first responder to a trauma incident, taking a nervous patient through their first musculoskeletal assessment and treatment session, or working with elite performers at the highest levels of the sport.
104 UCAS Tariff points to include an A2 in either PE or Human Biology; or a BTEC in Sport or a Sports Related area such as Health that include Anatomy and Physiology units, plus GCSE (C/4) in English and Mathematics.
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Mandatory:
Functional Anatomy
Sports Massage, Examination, and Assessment
Study Skills for Sports Therapists
First Aid and Thermotherapies
The Exercising Human for Sports Therapists
Manual Therapy
Research Process for Sports Therapists
Psychology and Nutrition for Sports Therapists
Electrotherapy and Taping
Sports Rehabilitation
Peripheral Joint Assessment [Clinical Special Tests]
Sports Therapy Independent Research Project
Sports Therapy in Action
Clinical Practice
Professional Development and Employability for Sports Therapists
Advanced Sports Therapy
Advanced Research Methods
Sports Therapy Dissertation
Professional Placement
The Developing Practitioner
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