Sports Therapy

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Award:
Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by the University of Plymouth)

What's it all about?:
Are you patient and sympathetic to people? Are you able to work under pressure? Do you have an optimistic approach to life? You will be using these skills to treat injured sportsmen and women of all ages and levels of sporting ability, both amateur and professional. Our foundation degree, accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, will educate you in detailed knowledge of injury prevention, practice in assessing injuries and introduce you to the rehabilitation of various sporting injuries.

Progression:
Subject to specific requirements, you may progress to:
• the final year of the BSc (Hons) Health and Fitness degree at the University of Plymouth
• the final year of the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree at the University College of St. Mark & St. John
• the final year of the BSc (Hons) Fitness and Coaching degree at the University College of St. Mark & St. John
• final year health and fitness degree programmes at a range of universities
• a wide range of careers in the health, fitness and sports therapy industries.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this course you will normally need one of the following:
• 80 - 120 UCAS tariff points
• an A level in a related subject area
• an advanced VCE/GNVQ/BTEC national award
• an NVQ Level 3
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration: Two years Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

The course includes the following modules:
• sports massage/sports psychology
• human anatomy
• biomechanics and kinesiology
• safety and sports injuries/health issues
• approaches to research
• health-related fitness programmes and exercise design
• work-based learning and employability
• managing people
• nutrition
• sports therapy case studies.

When can I study?:
Various days and times

Are there any exams?:
Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework including practicals, examinations and end module tests and practices.
Course Facts

• Apply via UCAS

Start Date:
8 September 2009

End Date:
2 July 2011

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£2000 per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £500.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £500.00 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
No Level Information Available

Course Code:
FDY

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply via UCAS

Start Date:
8 September 2010

End Date:
2 July 2012

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£2000 per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £500.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £500.00 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
No Level Information Available

Course Code:
UF2691

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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Case Studies
The course gave me a great opportunity to achieve good grades and set me up for a good career. I've met lots of new people and am learning new things every day. I know that I am going to have a good qualification when I finish my course, so that keeps me working hard. The College is great if you want an adult atmosphere.

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