Sports Therapy - BSc (Hons)

University of Roehampton

**Why this course?**


- We are ranked 4th in the UK for graduate prospects in Sports Science (Times Good University Guide 2024)


- Top 5 in London for Sports Science (Guardian University Guide 2024)


- #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)


**About this course:**
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.

**Skills:**
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:
- Assess individuals for a range of conditions and injuries.


- Evaluate various on field scenarios and administer appropriate management (including basic life support) and return to activity decisions for acute trauma.


- Aid in return to sport and enhance overall performance.


- Devise sport-specific programmes to prepare athletes for sport participation and implement protocols to reduce the likelihood of injury.


- Refer to other healthcare professionals where appropriate.


**Career opportunities:**
Our graduates go on to work in different specialisms within sports sciences/allied health, such as:
- Sports Therapist working in a range of settings including sports environments of different levels, or private and public clinical contexts.


- Postgraduate study in fields such as ‘Physiotherapy’ and ‘Strength and Conditioning’.


- 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.

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