Course description
Diploma of Higher Education Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
This diploma is a great way to introduce students into the world of Equine Sports Therapy. The course follows the same modules as the BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Therapy and so allows successful students to progress onto the degree.
This Diploma takes you through finding out about the structure and function of the horse and then relates that to how the horse moves and how the natural gait may change when areas of tension are seen in the musculature. It also demonstrates how important it is to work as a team player alongside the veterinarian, farrier, saddle fitter, dentist and trainer to enhance and optimise the horses' wellbeing, body balance and performance. For those students that have a passion for horses and want to work in an evolving and progressive part of the industry this is definitely the pathway for you.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
- UCAS Tariff Points: 80
- GCE A Levels: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A level grade C or above
- Irish Certificate: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include 2 x B1 or H2 higher
- Scottish Highers: 80 UCAS tariff points, to include 2 x B
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Total (IB) Diploma point score of 24 or more
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma: DM
- C & G Level 3 Extended Diploma: Pass (48 + in combination with other qualifications to meet 80)
- C & G Level 3 Diploma: Distinction (72 + in combination with other qualifications to meet 80)
- GCSEs: All applicants must hold a minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above to include English, Maths and Science.
Training Course Content
Stage One
Semester 1
- Equine Anatomy and Physiology
- Equine Practical Skills
- Equine Health Management
- Assessment for Performance and Health
Semester 2
- Equine Nutrition
- Introduction to Equine Therapy
- Saddle Fit and Farriery
- Functional Anatomy
Stage Two
Semester 3
- Research Methods
- Business Skills
- Animal Therapeutic Techniques
- Exercise Physiology
- Introduction to Animal Biomechanics
Semester 4
- Research Methods
- Business Skills
- Rehabilitation and Performance
- Equine Health and Disease
- Extrinsic Factors Affecting Equine Performance
Course delivery details
Learning & Teaching Methods
The following list shows the variety of learning and teaching methods experienced on this course.
- Practical hands on sessions
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Visits
- Dissections and other laboratory practicals
- Gait analysis practical sessions using specialist software
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
- UK student fees - £9250 per year
- Intearnational student fees – £13,335 per year
Continuing Studies
The list of careers below are those that graduates from this programme could enter into.
- Self-employed equine therapist
- Therapy Centre
- Progression to postgraduate MSc manipulation or veterinary physiotherapy
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