Sports Therapy with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

**Why this course?**<br/><br/><br/>- We are ranked 4th in the UK for graduate prospects in Sports Science (Times Good University Guide 2024) <br/><br/><br/>- Top 5 in London for Sports Science (Guardian University Guide 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)<br/><br/><br/>**About this course:**<br/>Improving human health has never been a bigger global challenge. Get the specialist, practical skills you need to aid in the treatment and recovery of injuries.<br/><br/>**Skills:**<br/>Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sports and Physical Activity and The Society of Sports Therapists, you’ll gain knowledge, skills and ability to:<br/>- Assess individuals for a range of conditions and injuries.<br/><br/><br/>- Evaluate various on field scenarios and administer appropriate management (including basic life support) and return to activity decisions for acute trauma. <br/><br/><br/>- Aid in return to sport and enhance overall performance.<br/><br/><br/>- Devise sport-specific programmes to prepare athletes for sport participation and implement protocols to reduce the likelihood of injury.<br/><br/><br/>- Refer to other healthcare professionals where appropriate.<br/><br/><br/>**Career opportunities:**<br/>Our graduates go on to work in different specialisms within sports sciences/allied health, such as:<br/>- Sports Therapist working in a range of settings including sports environments of different levels, or private and public clinical contexts.<br/><br/><br/>- Postgraduate study in fields such as ‘Physiotherapy’ and ‘Strength and Conditioning’.<br/><br/><br/>- Academia, whether this be from a research point-of-view or progressing into a lecturing role. If you’re ready to learn, we’ll help you gain the confidence and opportunities to achieve.<br/>