BSHSSTXX - BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy - Programme Specification

This programme specification contains details on the learning outcomes and teaching assessment strategies for the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy with Integrated Placement Year awards.

The knowledge and practical skills that BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy graduates acquired during their studies enables them to assess, evaluate, and treat injuries typical to sport and exercise participation. Sports Therapy graduates also have the knowledge and skills to devise rehabilitation plans that will facilitate reintegration back to full participation. In addition, graduates are able to offer advice and plan treatment programmes designed to reduce the incidence of injury. The related industry settings may have included the elite, professional sporting environment, the health, fitness and leisure industry and the diverse clinics and rehabilitation centres which cater for the various special populations that use exercise as a full or part intervention for return to health. From working within a multidisciplinary team alongside other sports science and medical professionals, the graduate Sports Therapist has a clear understanding of their role delineation and practice.