Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, FdSc (Hadlow)
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Type
Foundation degree
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Duration
2 Years
Designed not only to allow students to evaluate, design and administer a range of therapy treatments, graduates will also be 'client ready' and coached in personal skills so as to be ready to work within a related therapy/rehabilitation organisation.
Teaching on this programme aims to maximise on the unique facilities offered at Greenwich Equestrian Centre; as such there is high practical content in the course. Student-centred theory-based sessions take place in well-equipped classrooms, lecture theatres, laboratories and computer suites.
The college's excellent industry links provide ample opportunity for trips to equestrian businesses, as well as frequent involvement from industry professional to give lectures and practical demonstrations.
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About this course
Work experience is built into all courses (including weekends and holidays) to ensure students develop the necessary employability skills that the industry requires.
64 UCAS points, made up from A Levels, preferably in a science based subject, or a relevant Level 3 vocational qualification. All applicants should have GCSE Grade C or above in English, maths and science and have spent two years studying at Level 3.
What you should know about this course
Study on a highly-unique degree course that has been designed in conjunction with industry experts
Access the unique facilities offered at Greenwich Equestrian Centre
Benefit from excellent industry links provide ample opportunity for trips to equestrian businesses
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This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 11 years
Subjects
- Rehabilitation
- Sports Therapy
- Industry
- Anatomy
- Muscle
- Biochemistry
- Phsyiology
- Exercise
- Groundwork
- Equine Nutrition
- Learning
- Research
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Equine Anatomy and Muscle Function (15 credits)
- Equine Phsyiology and Biochemistry of Exercise (15 credits)
- Horse Handling and Groundwork (15 credits)
- Introductory Therapy and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
- Equine Nutrition (15 credits)
- Work Based Learning 1 (30 credits)
- Research Skills (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- The Science of Movement (15 credits)
- Applied Herbal Medicine (15 credits)
- Hydrotherapy (15 credits)
- Work Based Learning 2 (30 credits)
- Data Analysis (15 credits)
- Equine Vet Practises and Treatment (15 credits)
- Equine Nutrition for Performance and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
- Advanced Groundwork and Handling for Rehabilitation (15 credits)
Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, FdSc (Hadlow)