Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) Top-up
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
*Indicative price
Original amount in GBP:
£ 9,250
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
1 Year
Qualified sports therapists are in high demand, from treating professional footballers to working in a sports injury clinic. If you already have a background within this field, our specialist Sports Therapy top-up degree will enable you to further develop your practical therapy skills and open up a range of career options across the sports, health and leisure industries.
Our sports therapy top-up course is designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), thereby giving you the chance to expand upon your existing academic understanding and practical abilities to an advanced level. You will also have the chance to put this training to the test in the real world, both by working with clients in our clinics on campus as well as through a range of sports events and work experience opportunities.
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About this course
You will be able to drive the direction of your studies by choosing from a range of optional modules as well as undertaking a research project on a subject of your choice. Once you have completed our sports therapy course, you will also be qualified to join the industry’s professional body, The Society of Sports Therapists.
Career opportunities
Sports therapist
Occupational therapist
Sports physiotherapist
Health promotion specialist
Academic: A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the area of Sports Therapy with 240 credits.
Academic: European and International qualifications studied in a relevant subject matter will also be considered. Applicants will need to have achieved 120 ECTS or equivalent (European Credit Transfer).
University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.
Why should I choose this course?
PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Put your therapy skills into practice by working in our sports injury/massage clinics and at major sporting events
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Tailor your learning to suit your interests through a range of optional modules, including areas such as sports coaching and nutrition
IN-DEPTH RESEARCH – Deepen your knowledge of a specialist area of the industry by carrying out an independent research project on a topic that interests you
TEAM SCOTLAND PARTNERSHIP – Our University will be the home for Team Scotland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, offering exciting opportunities for our students to work with the team and its athletes
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Subjects
- Sports Therapy
- Project
- Rehabilitation
- Industry
- Options
- Exercise
- Professional
- Sports project
- Sports Psychology II
- Creative
Course programme
- Exercise as Medicine
- Professional Clinical Practice
- Sports Project
- Sports Psychology II
- Multidisciplinary Practices in Sport
- Nutrition for Performance
- Sports Coaching and the Development of Expertise
- Work Based Learning for Sport
Teaching and assessment
Teaching
In light of COVID-19, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our teaching. We are continually following the guidelines and measures put in place by the UK Government to ensure our students and staff are safe on campus, whilst remaining committed to providing high-quality education. The information below explains how teaching will take place in semester 2 (or semester 1 for those joining us in January).
- Level 6
Assessment
Estimated breakdown of assessment for this top-up degree course:
- Coursework – 38%
- Practical assessment – 42%
- Written examinations – 20%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.
Additional information
International students
If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year.
If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.
Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) Top-up
*Indicative price
Original amount in GBP:
£ 9,250