Sports Therapy (BSc Hons - Single)

Overview

The aim of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses is to develop both your academic and practical skills, so that you will achieve both clinical competence and graduate-level ability. Attracting students from a wide variety of backgrounds, the course will enable you to develop both subject-specific knowledge and the ability to relate it to the clinical situation. 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. On completion of the course, you will have the ability to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate sport injuries or dysfunction.

Faculty of Life Sciences

www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/fls/

Course contents

Course structure

Three levels, each of 120 credits.

Level 1 topics include:

• Sports Therapy
• Massage
• Functional Anatomy
• Sports Science
• Human Physiology
• Data Analysis

Level 2 topics include:

• Sports Therapy
• Rehabilitation
• Manual Therapy
• Exercise Physiology
• Project Preparation

Level 3 topics include:

• Electrotherapy
• Sports Therapy 3
• Clinical Placement
• Manual Therapy
• Research Project

Assessment

You are assessed via practical and written exams, presentations, essays, case studies and individual research projects.

Careers

Professional accreditation

Our course is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists (SST). The SST provides student insurance for throughout the degree and graduates will qualify to become members and purchase their public liability insurance from the SST.

Collaborative and international links

High profile sports event placements for students; London Marathon, British Indoor Rowing Championships, Sport Relief for Eddie Izzard, Celebrity Massage, Great South Run, Triathlon events, Gyro 10k Sports Aid, London Irish RFC, London Scottish RFC and Millwall FC. We are also well connected with internationally renowned researchers and speakers such as Professor Karim Kahn, Professor William E Prentice, Dr Cathy Speed and Professor George Borden.

Career opportunities

Successful completion of this course offers career opportunities as a Sports Therapist working with teams, in a clinic or as a self-employed practitioner. The programme is also excellent preparation for further research or study.

Student profiles

What our students say

'I really enjoyed my time at London Metropolitan University. I found the modules gave me the knowledge to successfully treat sports injuries and with the links from London Met I undertook placements at Millwall FC and the University Injury Clinic which gave me an insight into how the modules all came together for providing a successful treatment. The course prepared me well for work after university in the field of Sports Therapy and directly after Uni I began working for a football team and a sports injury clinic. I would highly recommend the course.' - Richard Luddington BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy, Cambridge

Applying and entry

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS
Sept part-time, Feb 2013 full/part-time: apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form.

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent). In addition successful applicants normally achieve a minimum of 280 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A levels, which must include a minimum B in Biology, Human Biology, Physical Education or Sports Studies; or 280 points from two A levels (Applied subjects) in Science; or a pass in BTEC National Diploma in Science or Sports with DMM and at least 6 merits in the final year excluding common skills. Entry from appropriate Foundation and Access courses will also be considered.

Applications for advanced entry to year 2 or 3 of this programme will be assessed on an individual basis.  All applicants requesting advanced entry must supply a full and official transcript of their grades and modules plus at least one academic reference from their university.

Further information

Please contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7133 4200
Fax: +44 (0)20 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
or for further academic questions, contact Nick Gardiner