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University of Gloucestershire: Sports Therapy
| Institution | University of Gloucestershire |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences |
| Web | http://www.glos.ac.uk |
| enquiries@glos.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 03330 141414 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This contemporary, accredited programme, is a conversion MSc designed to develop you into an industry-ready, evidence-based, Sports Therapy practitioner.
The skills learnt through this program are underpinned by your background in sports and exercises science disciplines, optimising performance and recovery from musculoskeletal injuries.
Led by our Sports Sciences team – ranked top 20 in the UK for teaching satisfaction by the Guardian University Guide 2022.
This SST (Society of Sports Therapist) accredited course delivers a full set of competencies allowing you to examine, assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries. You will learn injury prevention strategies and rehabilitation skills to return individuals to full participation in sport, exercise and physical activity.
The comprehensive Sports Therapy curriculum enables you to combine theory, hands-on experience, critical reflection, and professional judgement. You can immerse yourself in postgraduate study and excel in the latest techniques in Sports Therapy.
With a focus on opportunity, employability and research, students will have the chance to build a 200 hour supervised placement portfolio, allowing students to meet the requirements of SST accreditation upon graduation. This MSc facilitates and supports learning though supervised hands-on placement within a student-led Sports Injury clinic, alongside opportunities at professional and amateur teams, clinics and in the community at sporting events both locally and across the country.
You’ll develop research and enquiry skills through critical appraisal of evidence and placement experience, with the development of a project proposal designed to inform future practice.
You’ll join a university where sport is a part of life. Be it the extensive and accessible wellbeing and research facilities at the purpose-built Oxstalls campus, the range of sports scholarship packages or the huge array of clubs.
To support your postgraduate journey, there are also fee waivers, bursaries and awards available for both UK and international students, and a 10- 20% fees discount for returning undergraduate students. Find out more on the funding pages.
Study style Interactive lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions, independent study and e-learning materials make up the taught component of this course. The course is taught on two days a week during semester time for full time students (one day a week for part time students). Over the summer and until the end of the course in January, block teaching will occur in some weeks and you will begin your supervised clinical placements. You are expected to undertake around 24-28 hours of independent study per week to support the in-person content.
The course is assessed through a range of methods, such as practical assessments, coursework, presentations, case studies, portfolios and online exams. Throughout your course, you will be expected to manage your time effectively through scheduled taught content, independent study and assessments, alongside your placement hours. There is an 80% attendance policy for this course due to Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB).
For more information and to apply for the Sports Performance Analysis course, please visit the course page at www.glos.ac.uk/Postgraduate
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typical offers Non-Typical Offers IELTS 6.5 Interview |
| Location | Oxstalls Campus - Gloucester Oxstalls Lane Longlevens Gloucester GL2 9HW |
Summary
This contemporary, accredited programme, is a conversion MSc designed to develop you into an industry-ready, evidence-based, Sports Therapy practitioner.
The skills learnt through this program are underpinned by your background in sports and exercises science disciplines, optimising performance and recovery from musculoskeletal injuries.
Led by our Sports Sciences team – ranked top 20 in the UK for teaching satisfaction by the Guardian University Guide 2022.
This SST (Society of Sports Therapist) accredited course delivers a full set of competencies allowing you to examine, assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries. You will learn injury prevention strategies and rehabilitation skills to return individuals to full participation in sport, exercise and physical activity.
The comprehensive Sports Therapy curriculum enables you to combine theory, hands-on experience, critical reflection, and professional judgement. You can immerse yourself in postgraduate study and excel in the latest techniques in Sports Therapy.
With a focus on opportunity, employability and research, students will have the chance to build a 200 hour supervised placement portfolio, allowing students to meet the requirements of SST accreditation upon graduation. This MSc facilitates and supports learning though supervised hands-on placement within a student-led Sports Injury clinic, alongside opportunities at professional and amateur teams, clinics and in the community at sporting events both locally and across the country.
You’ll develop research and enquiry skills through critical appraisal of evidence and placement experience, with the development of a project proposal designed to inform future practice.
You’ll join a university where sport is a part of life. Be it the extensive and accessible wellbeing and research facilities at the purpose-built Oxstalls campus, the range of sports scholarship packages or the huge array of clubs.
To support your postgraduate journey, there are also fee waivers, bursaries and awards available for both UK and international students, and a 10- 20% fees discount for returning undergraduate students. Find out more on the funding pages.
Study style Interactive lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions, independent study and e-learning materials make up the taught component of this course. The course is taught on two days a week during semester time for full time students (one day a week for part time students). Over the summer and until the end of the course in January, block teaching will occur in some weeks and you will begin your supervised clinical placements. You are expected to undertake around 24-28 hours of independent study per week to support the in-person content.
The course is assessed through a range of methods, such as practical assessments, coursework, presentations, case studies, portfolios and online exams. Throughout your course, you will be expected to manage your time effectively through scheduled taught content, independent study and assessments, alongside your placement hours. There is an 80% attendance policy for this course due to Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB).
For more information and to apply for the Sports Performance Analysis course, please visit the course page at www.glos.ac.uk/Postgraduate
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typical offers Non-Typical Offers IELTS 6.5 Interview |
| Location | Oxstalls Campus - Gloucester Oxstalls Lane Longlevens Gloucester GL2 9HW |
Summary
This contemporary, accredited programme, is a conversion MSc designed to develop you into an industry-ready, evidence-based, Sports Therapy practitioner.
The skills learnt through this program are underpinned by your background in sports and exercises science disciplines, optimising performance and recovery from musculoskeletal injuries.
Led by our Sports Sciences team – ranked top 20 in the UK for teaching satisfaction by the Guardian University Guide 2022.
This SST (Society of Sports Therapist) accredited course delivers a full set of competencies allowing you to examine, assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries. You will learn injury prevention strategies and rehabilitation skills to return individuals to full participation in sport, exercise and physical activity.
The comprehensive Sports Therapy curriculum enables you to combine theory, hands-on experience, critical reflection, and professional judgement. You can immerse yourself in postgraduate study and excel in the latest techniques in Sports Therapy.
With a focus on opportunity, employability and research, students will have the chance to build a 200 hour supervised placement portfolio, allowing students to meet the requirements of SST accreditation upon graduation. This MSc facilitates and supports learning though supervised hands-on placement within a student-led Sports Injury clinic, alongside opportunities at professional and amateur teams, clinics and in the community at sporting events both locally and across the country.
You’ll develop research and enquiry skills through critical appraisal of evidence and placement experience, with the development of a project proposal designed to inform future practice.
You’ll join a university where sport is a part of life. Be it the extensive and accessible wellbeing and research facilities at the purpose-built Oxstalls campus, the range of sports scholarship packages or the huge array of clubs.
To support your postgraduate journey, there are also fee waivers, bursaries and awards available for both UK and international students, and a 10- 20% fees discount for returning undergraduate students. Find out more on the funding pages.
Study style Interactive lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions, independent study and e-learning materials make up the taught component of this course. The course is taught on two days a week during semester time for full time students (one day a week for part time students). Over the summer and until the end of the course in January, block teaching will occur in some weeks and you will begin your supervised clinical placements. You are expected to undertake around 24-28 hours of independent study per week to support the in-person content.
The course is assessed through a range of methods, such as practical assessments, coursework, presentations, case studies, portfolios and online exams. Throughout your course, you will be expected to manage your time effectively through scheduled taught content, independent study and assessments, alongside your placement hours. There is an 80% attendance policy for this course due to Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB).
For more information and to apply for the Sports Performance Analysis course, please visit the course page at www.glos.ac.uk/Postgraduate
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typical offers Non-Typical Offers IELTS 6.5 Interview |
| Location | Oxstalls Campus - Gloucester Oxstalls Lane Longlevens Gloucester GL2 9HW |
Summary
This contemporary, accredited programme, is a conversion MSc designed to develop you into an industry-ready, evidence-based, Sports Therapy practitioner.
The skills learnt through this program are underpinned by your background in sports and exercises science disciplines, optimising performance and recovery from musculoskeletal injuries.
Led by our Sports Sciences team – ranked top 20 in the UK for teaching satisfaction by the Guardian University Guide 2022.
This SST (Society of Sports Therapist) accredited course delivers a full set of competencies allowing you to examine, assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries. You will learn injury prevention strategies and rehabilitation skills to return individuals to full participation in sport, exercise and physical activity.
The comprehensive Sports Therapy curriculum enables you to combine theory, hands-on experience, critical reflection, and professional judgement. You can immerse yourself in postgraduate study and excel in the latest techniques in Sports Therapy.
With a focus on opportunity, employability and research, students will have the chance to build a 200 hour supervised placement portfolio, allowing students to meet the requirements of SST accreditation upon graduation. This MSc facilitates and supports learning though supervised hands-on placement within a student-led Sports Injury clinic, alongside opportunities at professional and amateur teams, clinics and in the community at sporting events both locally and across the country.
You’ll develop research and enquiry skills through critical appraisal of evidence and placement experience, with the development of a project proposal designed to inform future practice.
You’ll join a university where sport is a part of life. Be it the extensive and accessible wellbeing and research facilities at the purpose-built Oxstalls campus, the range of sports scholarship packages or the huge array of clubs.
To support your postgraduate journey, there are also fee waivers, bursaries and awards available for both UK and international students, and a 10- 20% fees discount for returning undergraduate students. Find out more on the funding pages.
Study style Interactive lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions, independent study and e-learning materials make up the taught component of this course. The course is taught on two days a week during semester time for full time students (one day a week for part time students). Over the summer and until the end of the course in January, block teaching will occur in some weeks and you will begin your supervised clinical placements. You are expected to undertake around 24-28 hours of independent study per week to support the in-person content.
The course is assessed through a range of methods, such as practical assessments, coursework, presentations, case studies, portfolios and online exams. Throughout your course, you will be expected to manage your time effectively through scheduled taught content, independent study and assessments, alongside your placement hours. There is an 80% attendance policy for this course due to Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB).
For more information and to apply for the Sports Performance Analysis course, please visit the course page at www.glos.ac.uk/Postgraduate
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typical offers Non-Typical Offers IELTS 6.5 Interview |
| Location | Oxstalls Campus - Gloucester Oxstalls Lane Longlevens Gloucester GL2 9HW |
Summary
Get the skills to work with elite and non-elite athletes. This highly practical course will equip you with a unique set of skills within the field of sports science and will prepare you for a rewarding career in an exciting and emerging profession.
The course prepares sports science graduates to work as Graduate Sports Therapists, delivering a full set of competencies within the elite and amateur sectors, from soft tissue therapies and joint mobilisations, to pitch-side first aid, taping and strapping. You’ll develop the skills to rehabilitate athletes to full sports participation, as well as examining and assessing injuries for diagnosis or referral.
Study style
The course is assessed through a range of methods, such as practical exams, portfolios, literature reviews and presentations. All Sports Therapy modules include a practical assessment.
All learning is focused on acquiring professional skills, which means that students underpin their studies with placements and practical experience. The university has a strong reputation for the sporting achievements of its students and alumni – as a member of this dynamic community you will have access to first-class facilities to complement your studies.
For more information and to apply for the Sports Performance Analysis course, please visit the course page at www.glos.ac.uk/Postgraduate
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - At least a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a sports science, sport and exercise science or related discipline |
| Location | Oxstalls Campus - Gloucester Oxstalls Lane Longlevens Gloucester GL2 9HW |
Fees
| EU | 15000 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 9425 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9425 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9425 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9425 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 15000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Get the skills to work with elite and non-elite athletes. This highly practical course will equip you with a unique set of skills within the field of sports science and will prepare you for a rewarding career in an exciting and emerging profession.
The course prepares sports science graduates to work as Graduate Sports Therapists, delivering a full set of competencies within the elite and amateur sectors, from soft tissue therapies and joint mobilisations, to pitch-side first aid, taping and strapping. You’ll develop the skills to rehabilitate athletes to full sports participation, as well as examining and assessing injuries for diagnosis or referral.
Study style
The course is assessed through a range of methods, such as practical exams, portfolios, literature reviews and presentations. All Sports Therapy modules include a practical assessment.
All learning is focused on acquiring professional skills, which means that students underpin their studies with placements and practical experience. The university has a strong reputation for the sporting achievements of its students and alumni – as a member of this dynamic community you will have access to first-class facilities to complement your studies.
For more information and to apply for the Sports Performance Analysis course, please visit the course page at www.glos.ac.uk/Postgraduate
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - At least a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a sports science, sport and exercise science or related discipline |
| Location | Oxstalls Campus - Gloucester Oxstalls Lane Longlevens Gloucester GL2 9HW |
Fees
| EU | 15000 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 9425 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 9425 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9425 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9425 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 15000 GBP for Whole course |
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