BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

The BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy course offered by the University of Central Lancashire is designed to nurture skills in injury prevention, recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries. The course bridges the gap between sports science and medicine, providing students with a solid understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of sports therapy.Course Content: The course encompasses a blend of both theoretical and practical work including laboratory work, problem-based scenarios and hands-on clinical education. This course includes in-depth studies of applied anatomy, physiology, musculoskeletal assessment and treatment, sports massage, joint mobilisation techniques, electrotherapy, biomechanics, sports rehabilitation, sport science support, and trauma management. It also incorporates professional development modules and dissertation work.Key Modules: Some of the key modules of this course include Human Anatomy and Physiology, Sports Injuries and their Management, Biomechanics, Advanced Therapeutic Techniques, Sports Rehabilitation and Manual Therapy, Clinical Practice and Sports Therapy as well as a dissertation.Accreditations: The course is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists (SST), enabling graduates to gain insured membership of the SST.Future Careers: The course offers promising career prospects, with graduates typically working in professional sports, running their own sports therapy clinics, or working within fitness centres and the NHS. Some graduates also progress on to study at the postgraduate level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.