BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy
University of Lincoln
Key Information
Campus location
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Sports therapy is a dynamic field and therapists are a crucial part of medical teams at many sports clubs, working alongside physios, sports medicine doctors, and sports scientists.
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy at Lincoln provides an academic degree alongside a vocational qualification, offering students the chance to develop the skills needed to work within the sports therapy industry.
The course gives students the opportunity to apply sports science knowledge and principles to the assessment and treatment of injuries within a sporting context. As well as focusing on the theory and practice of sports therapy, students have the chance to develop their understanding of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, and health-related fitness.
The degree has been developed in response to the increasing role that sports therapy can play in improving health. Upon successful completion, students should be able to assess athletes with a wide variety of sports injuries, understand the application of sports therapy treatments, and implement rehabilitation and injury prevention programmes.
The course has been developed in collaboration with The Society of Sports Therapists, an accrediting regulatory body for sports therapy programmes.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (July 2023)"
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Scholarships and Funding
Going to university is a life-changing step and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
How You Study
The degree reflects current research-informed teaching and innovation within the sector. Academic staff have a range of professional experience, from working clinically in the industry to roles in physiotherapy.
The first year is designed to provide a solid knowledge base, introducing sports therapy alongside sports science theory and concepts such as anatomy and physiology. Second-year teaching builds on skills in sports therapy and provides the opportunity to convert theoretical sports science knowledge into practice. In the third year, the course combines core and optional modules, which aim to develop an understanding of advanced sport therapy treatments while allowing students to focus on the topics that are of most interest to them.
First Year
- An Introduction to Musculoskeletal Injuries (Core)
- Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement (Core)
- Essential Skills in Sports Therapy (Core)
- Fundamentals of Human Physiology (Core)
- Research Skills (Core)
Second Year
- Advanced Research Skills (Core)
- Applied Health Physiology (Core)
- Exercise Instruction (Core)
- Health Psychology (Core)
- Practical Skills in Sports Therapy (Core)
- Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation (Core)
- Study Abroad (Option)†
Third Year
- Advanced Skills in Sports Therapy (Core)
- Dissertation (Core)
- Sports Therapy and Clinical Practice (Core)
- Counselling and Guidance Skills (Option)†
- Exercise Prescription for Health (Option)†
- Strength and Conditioning (Option)†
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
Accredited Programme
This course has been developed in collaboration with The Society of Sports Therapists, an accrediting regulatory body for sports therapy programmes.
Program Outcome
How You Study
The degree reflects current research informed teaching and innovation within the sector. Academic staff have a range of professional experience, from working clinically in the industry to roles in physiotherapy.
The first year is designed to provide a solid knowledge-base, introducing sports therapy alongside sports science theory and concepts such as anatomy and physiology. Second year teaching builds on skills in sports therapy and provides the opportunity to convert theoretical sport science knowledge into practice. In the third year, the course combines core and optional modules, which aim to develop understanding of advanced sport therapy treatments while allowing students to focus on the topics that are of most interest to them.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduate roles might include working as self-employed sports therapists or within professional sports clubs or private practice. Further opportunities may exist in the health and sport sectors or through research careers.