BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

The BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy course offered by Buckinghamshire New University aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become competent practitioners capable of working autonomously in a variety of settings including sports teams, sporting individuals, and clinical settings. This course provides the scientific understanding and practical skills needed to assess, treat, and manage injuries, as well as to devise rehabilitation programmes.Course Content: The course focuses on three main areas: prevention of injuries, recognition & evaluation, and treatment, rehabilitation & management of injuries. It also includes a module on professional practice to enhance employability. Experiential and hands-on learning opportunities are the key feature of the course.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Injury Assessment & Management, Therapeutic Modalities, and Clinical Sports Massage. There is also a focus on Sports Rehabilitation and Professional Practice in Sports Therapy. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Sports Therapy Organization (STO), which enables graduates to practice as Sports Therapists upon graduation.Future Careers: Graduates from this course have a range of career options including working in sports clinics, with sports teams, or going into teaching or research. They could also consider setting up their own sports therapy business.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.