Course description
MSc Sports Therapy
During your study on this course you will be required to critically analyse the biomechanics of the upper and lower limbs and consider their influence on the mechanics of sports injuries. You will also critically analyse the current recommendations for the prevention of sports injuries and demonstrate practical competency in the delivery of peripheral and vertebral manual therapy techniques. You will demonstrate the ability to plan, design and conduct an individual piece of research and demonstrate suitable levels of competency and professionalism within the work place as expected by industry standards.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Entry Requirements
Applicants will normally be expected to have a lower second-class honours degree or better in a relevant discipline (such as sports science, sports performance and coaching, sports fitness or sports injuries etc). Applicants from other disciplines may be admitted where they can demonstrate a strong anatomy and physiology knowledge and a willingness and ability to undertake the course. Competency in regards to patient assessment, communication and professional standards will be an important criterion for entry to this course. International applicants must demonstrate an equivalent entry qualification and have an IELTS score of at least 6.5. All applicants will be invited for interview.
Continuing Studies
Careers
Upon completion of this course you may wish to progress to a higher level postgraduate qualification or seek employment within the sector. Likely career paths can include employment within professional and semi-professional sports teams, working within the private health care sector independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.