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This degree offers you the opportunity to study the theoretical and practical 'hands-on' skills necessary to provide the best care, management and rehabilitation for the sports and recreational participant back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness. The programme utilises the principles of injury prevention, sports and exercise sciences incorporating physiological and pathological processes to prepare the participant for training, competition and where applicable, work. The course has been designed with the collaboration of The Society of Sports Therapists (SST) and successful completion will provide eligibility for membership to this professional body.
Award Type:
BSc(Hons)
Ancillary:
Level:
Undergraduate
Study mode:
Full Time and Part Time
Delivery Method:
Standard
Course Length:
Full time:
Three years
Part time: Four - six years
No.of modules:
UCAS Code:
CB63
School:
School of Sport, Tourism and the Outdoors
Campus:
Preston,
Partner Colleges:
Year of Entry:
2012
Start Month:
September
Applicants from school leavers and mature candidates are welcomed.
Applicants will be interviewed.
Plus one of the following:
Entry from appropriate foundation, access and other therapy courses will be considered.
For entry into the second year of the course students must have an HND in Sports Therapy with a merit pass in both graded modules.
Entry and continuation on the course is subject to a satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure.
This course may involve regular access to children and/or vulnerable adults, also known as regulated activity. Where this is the case, students will be legally required to register with the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) which is administered by the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). Following successful registration individuals will be issued with an ISA Registration Number which will stay with that person for the rest of their career. If you are not already registered, UCLan will take you through the process.
The BSc(Hons) Sports Therapy degree programme offers students the opportunity to study the theoretical underpinning and practical skills necessary to enable the injured athlete's return to full function and sport.
The course will incorporate the following themes:
The course is underpinned by the study of theoretical concepts and knowledge in the fields of physiology, psychology, pathology, exercise rehabilitation and manual therapies. There will be an emphasis on the use of manual therapy, massage and sports specific exercise as therapeutic components of a rehabilitation programme.
There will be opportunities for training in IT, communication and presentation, interactive and group skills, problem solving and research skills.
Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in therapeutic modalities.
There is a significant practical component to the course which will involve moderate levels of exercise. Students will have to complete a number of hours of clinical practice as sports first aiders and in the final stages of the course in a sports injury clinic. This may require weekend, evening and vacation work. There will be opportunities to gain sports coaching and sports first aid qualifications.
The course has been developed via collaboration with the Society of Sports Therapists. Successful completion will enable on application full membership of the society, which carries professional indemnity insurance, a necessity for anyone wishing to work as a sports therapist.
The degree has been designed with the support of the Society of Sports Therapists (SST). Successful completion will provide eligibility for application to the Society of Sports Therapists for membership on payment of the professional fees.
Each module is assessed individually by a variety of methods, including individual and group presentations, report writing, written assignments, practical assessments and viva voce.
Most modules comprise a combination of student-centred learning, problem-based study and interprofessional education. The programme has been designed to provide closely integrated theory and practice components grounded on evidence based practice and effectiveness.
The course provides graduates with the competencies to work as a self-employed therapist or within the health and fitness industry, health promotion, professional sport or research.
Greg Littler said: ‘I think UCLan has had a profound effect on my life in general as well as my career. UCLan was brilliant at preparing me for the working life. The course was really good and lecturers really prepared me for working within a sporting environment.’
The course provides graduates with the competencies to work as a self-employed therapist or within the health and fitness industry, health promotion, professional sport or research.
It has been designed with the support of the Society of Sports Therapists (SST). Successful completion will provide eligibility for application to the Society of Sports Therapists for membership on payment of the professional fees.
Students will have to complete a number of hours of clinical practice as sports first aiders and in the final stages of the course in a sports injury clinic. This may require weekend, evening and vacation work. There will be opportunities to gain sports coaching and sports first aid qualifications.
Former student Greg Littler is now head therapist at Fylde Rugby Club. He said: ‘During training sessions I organise and set up rehabilitation programmes and treat any injuries that may have happened during the weekend. During match days I perform pre match massage and taping. During matches I perform acute management of any injuries and assess whether they can play on etc.’
All our degree courses are underpinned by high quality research, centred around our Centre for Applied Sports and Exercise Sciences (CASES), the International Institute for Golf Education (IIGE) (a unique venture with Myerscough College), International Football Institute (in partnership with the National Football Museum at Preston North End FC) the International Research Institute for Sport Studies (IRiSS) and the Institute for Coaching and Performance (ICaP).
Applications from mature candidates with a relevant first degree are considered. If, however, more than five years have elapsed since attaining your academic qualifications evidence of recent study is required at the time of your application. It is therefore advisable that you enrol for an additional qualification (a Science A level, predicted grade A/B).
The course has been designed with the collaboration of The Society of Sports Therapists (SST) and successful completion will provide eligibility for membership to this professional body.
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Mature Students
Applications from mature candidates with a relevant first degree are considered. If, however, more than five years have elapsed since attaining your academic qualifications evidence of recent study is required at the time of your application. It is therefore advisable that you enrol for an additional qualification (a Science A level, predicted grade A/B).
For further information on the staff, resources and facilities within the School of Sport, Tourism and The Outdoors, visit our webpages at www.uclan.ac.uk/ssto
If you are interested in applying for this course, our comprehensive How to Apply pages will guide you through the process. Here at UCLan, our aim is to encourage you to develop your potential and we offer a flexible approach to admissions, which reflects our commitment to all those who would benefit from our courses.
Prospective full-time students should apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) on-line at: www.ucas.com and click on 'Apply'.
Application for part-time courses is made directly to the University. Application forms can be obtained from:
Enquiry Management
University of Central Lancashire
Preston PR1 2HE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01772 892400
Email: cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk
UCAS Code: CB63
Short form of course:
BSc/ST
Institution code name: CLANC
Institution code: C30
Campus Site: U
University of Central Lancashire
Preston PR1 2HE, Lancashire, United Kingdom
The standard fee for this course will be: £9,000 per year
For further information including the availability of bursaries/scholarships or student financial support please view our Fees and Finance pages.
There is a wide range of high quality student accommodation to students, close to the UCLan Preston campus.
UCLan offers a comprehensive range of support services to our students, ranging from study support through WISER, the student information centre, the ‘i’, and the UCLan Students’ Union, and support for international students. In addition, there are local support services within certain academic schools.
In addition, Flying Start is a great free service on offer to new students before they begin their studies to help prepare them for student life at UCLan.
The University is concerned to provide an educational experience of the highest quality for students with disabilities/learning difficulties. We strongly recommend you contact us before applying to find out if we can offer you the support you need. We are always pleased to hear from those enquiring about or applying to the University. Tel: 01772 892593 (telephone/text phone) for advice.
We welcome applications from international students for full-time study and the application procedure previously described should be used. Forms and literature on studying in the United Kingdom are available from the British Council offices or British Embassies throughout the world. You can also find lots of information about living and studying in the UK on the British Council's website www.educationuk.org
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University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1772 892400
Email: cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk
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Last updated: 03:20 16/04/2012
Author: Debbie Barnes
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