BScSports Therapy

Study location	United Kingdom, Colchester Campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	C603

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher)

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 TOEFL (IBT): 76 CAE: B2 with 52+ CAE (from Jan 15): 169+

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.

More information	essex.ac.uk/..tercourse=UG00403&subgroup=1

Overview

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Programme structure

Year 1

Professional Skills in Sport and Exercise Science 1
Biomechanics
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Introduction to Sports Therapy
Anatomy and Pathophysiology for Sports Therapy Practice

Year 2

Exercise Physiology
Applied Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
Evaluation and Treatment of Sports and Exercise Injuries
Rehabilitation and Remedial Exercise
Research and Evidence for Practice

Final year

Research Project and Skills in Sports Science
Therapeutic Modalities
Academic and Practical Sports Therapy
Sports Therapy Placement

Career opportunities

Graduates will be eligible to register as a sports therapist with the Society of Sports Therapists working as an independent private practitioner, with a team or in a sports and leisure club. There is an increasing emphasis on the use of exercise in health promotion which offers other opportunities.

The course also prepares students for postgraduate study, which could be in a range of areas including sports science, other healthcare professions (including nursing and physiotherapy) or teaching (PGCE teaching qualification) for example.