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MSci Sports Therapy ( Integrated Masters)

University of Worcester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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.

Additional Information

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.

Discover How Worcester Can Help You Achieve Your Sports Therapy Goals

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.

Why You Should Study This Course

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.

General Eligibility

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.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Mandatory:

  • Functional Anatomy

  • Sports Massage, Examination, and Assessment

  • Study Skills for Sports Therapists

  • First Aid and Thermotherapies

  • The Exercising Human for Sports Therapists

2 Year 2

Mandatory:

  • Manual Therapy

  • Research Process for Sports Therapists

  • Psychology and Nutrition for Sports Therapists

  • Electrotherapy and Taping

  • Sports Rehabilitation

  • Peripheral Joint Assessment [Clinical Special Tests]

3 Year 3

Mandatory:

  • Sports Therapy Independent Research Project

  • Sports Therapy in Action

  • Clinical Practice

  • Professional Development and Employability for Sports Therapists

  • Advanced Sports Therapy

4 Year 4

Mandatory:

  • Advanced Research Methods

  • Sports Therapy Dissertation

  • Professional Placement

  • The Developing Practitioner

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
Apprentices whose first language is not English must have a minimum standard of English at IELTS 6 (with no less than 5.5 in any component).

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