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Bachelor of Science with Honours Sports and Exercise Therapy , Level 4, 2023/24 - Course Handbook
Welcome to the Course
This handbook provides you with information that you will need on your course. You should find it helpful when you first start, when you are preparing for assessment and at any time that you need help or advice in connection with your studies here. You will also receive a Module Handbook for each module you study on your course.
The course team is looking forward to working with you this year and we hope that your time studying with us at Leeds Beckett University is both enjoyable and successful.
On behalf of our University and the whole course team I would like to wish you well in your studies.
Helen Llewellyn, Course Director, BSc (Hons) Sports & Exercise Therapy
Welcome to your course in the School of Health. I am delighted to be able to welcome our new and returning students and apprentices into the 2023/24 academic year.
The year ahead will contain success, challenge, and personal growth for you, and the School's team of dedicated academics, learning officers and administrators are here to help you to achieve your potential.
Our School has a broad range of disciplines, including Biomedical Sciences, Health Promotion, Nursing and Healthcare, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychological Therapies and Mental Health, Safety and Environmental Health, Social and Community Studies and Sports and Exercise Therapy teams. Our academic teams work collaboratively - drawing on each other's expertise to support learning, undertake professional practice and consultancy, and delivery internationally recognised, societally impactful research.
Throughout the year ahead please do take time to let us know what you are enjoying and what you find valuable - but also please let us know if there are things we could do differently to improve your experience through feedback to your Course Director, at the School Forum or through the module evaluation and surveys.
I wish you every success for this academic year!
Dr Duncan Sharp, Dean of School
Leeds Beckett Students' Union (LBSU) is led by students for students! Their mission is to make your uni life better! Your Student Officer Team is elected by you to lead the Students' Union into the academic year. They represent all Leeds Beckett students and campaign for the changes you want to see in the university and beyond. They do this by representing your interests, giving you the chance to socialise and meet new people, hosting CV-boosting opportunities, and providing advice and support when you need it most. Shape your own experience by submitting your thoughts through your Course Rep, or if you'd like to influence the Students' Union's policy stance on particular issues or share ideas for improving the student experience across the University, submit your ideas on the Have Your Say platform, which is designed to make change happen! Below you'll find information on a few of their services but if you've any questions, please feel free to get in touch.
Silas Ozoya, your Academic Experience Officer, also wanted to say a few words to introduce himself: "Hey There! I'm Silas, your Academic Experience Officer. It's my job to ensure your academic experience at Leeds Beckett is the best it can be! We're a friendly and open-minded bunch at LBSU, so don't hesitate to get in touch with us! I'm looking forward to meeting you very soon!"
Contact LBSU at:
Email: lbsu-welcome@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Phone: 0113 812 8400
Website: www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk
- Following the lifting of all pandemic restrictions and advice from the Department for Education, we currently anticipate that no social distancing measures will be in place on campus during the 2023/24 academic year, enabling a normal on-campus experience. Our aim is to ensure that our students experience Leeds Beckett University, our courses, campuses, facilities and services to the fullest extent possible, while maintaining an environment where students and staff feel safe.
- In all cases, the health and safety of students and staff is our priority and we will continue to follow guidance from the UK Health Security Agency, the Department for Education and all other recognised government agencies (such as the Office for Students) in full and keep matters under close review at all times. The advice and restrictions may change before and/or during the academic year, either nationally or in response to local conditions and rates of infection and include the need for social distancing measures and other restrictions. Our flexible delivery model allows us to revert to a blended and/or remote delivery model if this becomes necessary. In a worst case scenario it is possible our campuses may need to close.
- In the event that delivery is restricted as a consequence of pandemic restrictions, we will keep you informed of planned changes as they arise, to ensure you are provided with accurate information.
Key Contacts & Keeping in Touch
Every student is allocated an Academic Advisor from the course team for the duration of the course. These provide opportunity for both peer and individual tutor support. Academic Advisors are available for academic and personal discussion on both a scheduled and 'drop-in' basis. Details of your Academic Advisor can be found on MyBeckett.
Alice Green
Email: A.L.Green@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Room: Portland Building room 513, City Campus
Phone: 0113 812 4940
Course Representatives details will be provided to students when in place.
The Academic Librarians for this course can be contacted at: sohlibrary@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Or complete their online form for help with academic and research skills: Get Help form
Level 4 Leaders
Jodie Bennett, j.l.bennett@leedsbeckett.ac.uk 0113 8125673
Jon Bell, j.j.bell@leedsbeckett.ac.uk, 0113 812 3302
Level 5 Leaders
Eleanor Travis, e.travis@leedsbeckett.ac.uk, 0113 812 4249
Level 6 Leaders
Ieuan Cranswick, i.cranswick@leedsbeckett.ac.uk, 0113 812 2392
Tally Clayton, tally.clayton@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. 0113 8129946
Placements
For placement enquiries: setplacements@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
The contact details of other key services, such as Student Advice, Disability Advice, Student Wellbeing, the Library, Student Money, Careers, Students' Union Advice Service and Students' Union Student Voice Team can be found on the Students web page.
Academic and administrative staff at our University use your student email address to contact you. It is important that you check this account regularly. You can forward emails from your student email address to a preferred personal email address, however, quarantine and spam filters needed by our University mean that emails sent from external email addresses may be delayed, blocked or deleted. It is therefore important that your student email address is the only email address that you use to contact University staff. Information on how to access your student email address can be found on the Library Student IT Support page http://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/it_support/office365/outlook
Please make sure that you inform your Course Administration team whenever you change your address and contact details. It is important that you also update your records yourself. You can do this via the My Account/Update my Data tab on MyBeckett. This will ensure we can always contact you in an emergency, and that you receive any important University communications that we may need to send you.
We will inform you of class activities and course notifications, including any cancellations. This is usually communicated via your student email address (not personal email addresses) and on the VLE MyBeckett.
For each module, the Module Handbook will include the preferred method of communicating general information about that module to you.
MS Teams is part of the Office 365 suite used by staff and students for communication and collaboration:
- Access via MyBeckett on University devices as well as on personal mobiles via a free downloadable app.
- Participate in online meetings and video conferencing in groups or one-to-one.
- Work on shared content, ideas, projects and online learning.
- Utilise breakout rooms to create more dynamic sessions
Further information is available on the Library's MS Teams FAQ web page.
Timetable Information
The University’s standard term dates are available on our Academic Calendars web page.
Taught sessions, both mandatory and optional, will be scheduled and included in your online timetable. Depending on your course, this may also include scheduled online teaching and learning sessions where student engagement is required at a specified time or tutor pre-recorded lectures.
Normally, timetables will be made available to continuing students on 31st July and during induction week for new students via:
- The Student Portal (MyBeckett)
- The Leeds Beckett app
You should discuss any difficulties relating to your engagement with timetabled sessions with your Course Administrator.
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Science (with Honours) Sports and Exercise therapy programme embodies the core competencies, skills, and knowledge consistent with the sports and exercise therapy profession. The course enables students from all backgrounds to develop their knowledge, skills, and practice within the field of Sports and Exercise Therapy in a student centred, inclusive, and diverse curriculum. Providing a multi and interdisciplinary learning experience so that students fulfil their own potential and reflect the diversity of the profession.
The course is professionally accredited and designed to have a strong course identity which builds upon the Standards of Education and Training set out by The Society of Sports Therapists and reflects Leeds Beckett's priorities of graduate attributes of a global outlook, enterprise, and employability. Our programme design embraces this learning pathway at each level of study. At Level 4 students will develop the fundamental skills required to meet the challenges of higher education, providing a solid foundation of theoretical and practical skills to build upon and consolidate learning. Level 5 encourages students to adopt an inquiry-based critical approach to learning and develop independent thought and reflection. At Level 6 students will augment independent thinking in terms of academic and research development within their profession, with the opportunity to elect study options to enhance employability pathways. It is our aspiration to produce knowledgeable, experienced, innovative, and employable graduates equipped with the skills and competencies required for practice as a professionally registered Sports and Exercise Therapist
The aims of the programme are to:
- Develop graduates who are experts in understanding injury and illness prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation within the scope of practice of a sports and exercise therapist
- Equip graduates with the skills and competencies to be autonomous and creative practitioners within the field of sports and exercise therapy.
- Create clinical scholars who use theory, research, policy, and evidence-based practice to inform their work.
- Prepare graduates to be locally, nationally, and globally aware through critical, reflective, innovative, and digitally literate practice.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development as a sports and exercise therapist and to life-long learning.
- Support students to develop cultural humility and become caring, and compassionate sports and exercise therapists
- Prepare graduates to meet the requirements of professional registration.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence as autonomous, reflective learners and sports and exercise therapists with excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrate competent practical skills within the scope of practice of a sports and exercise therapist for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Appraise and apply current research to inform professional reasoning in sports and exercise therapy practice using digital and non-digital strategies.
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and integrate knowledge base through interdisciplinary working to promote innovative solutions in Sports and Exercise Therapy practice
- Show a commitment to the profession and its future through ethical practice, lifelong learning, and continuous professional development.
- Comply with the professional and legal requirements for professional registration and practice as a sports and exercise therapist.
Level 4 introduces studies which underpin Sports and Exercise Therapy practice. Specific practical, scientific and therapeutic skills form the foundation.
By the end of Level 4, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concept and context of professionalism in sports and exercise therapy and practice.
- Acquire knowledge, apply and demonstrate understanding of key principles and theories in the context of sports and exercise therapy practice.
- Select and apply fundamental therapeutic modalities and skills safely and effectively.
- Collect and judge the quality of data from a variety of sources and organise it appropriately.
- Operate both effectively and constructively as an individual learner and in groups, communicating clearly and concisely in a variety of forms.
- Discuss different learning styles and approaches to facilitate learning in higher education, demonstrating creativity in simple problem solving and the use of reflection to enhance learning and practice.
Assessment & Feedback
The assessment balance associated with this course is calculated from core modules and typical option module choices undertaken by students. They have been reviewed and confirmed as representative by the Course Director but the specific option choices students make will influence the assessment balance.
Level 4 is assessed by practical assessments predominantly with some coursework and examinations.
Level 5 is assessed by a broadly even mix of coursework, practical assessments, and examinations.
Level 6 is assessed by coursework predominantly, with some examinations and practical assessments. Note specific option choice modules may influence the assessment balance.
Please note the exam/assessment periods in the academic calendar and make sure that you are available during those periods. Some assessments/examinations may take place outside of the formal assessment period, these will be notified via individual module handbooks. Further details of your schedule of examinations can be found on your timetable once the examination schedule is released. Coursework submission deadlines can normally be found on MyBeckett or in individual Module Handbooks/other module guides.
Disabled students requiring adjustments to assessments/examinations should contact Disability Advice as soon as possible. We can only guarantee that adjustments can be put in place if students have contacted us by the following deadlines:
Semester 1 - 10th November 2023
Semester 2 - 8th March 2024
Contact us:
Email: disabilityadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Tel: 0113 812 5831
Website: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/disability-advice/
It is important for your progression and achievement that you submit all work for all assignments in a timely manner. It is also important that you keep copies of all work submitted until after you have graduated. You should also keep any receipts confirming the submission of assignments. In the event of your submitted work being lost you may be required to produce a copy of the work and submission receipt. If you are unable to do so, your work will not be marked.
It is important to note that submitting all assignments is a requirement of your course. Should you experience extenuating circumstances which prevent you from submitting on time please make yourself aware of the Mitigation and Extenuating Circumstances process. Without any form of extenuating circumstances, standard penalties apply for late submission of assessed work. Full details of the penalties for late submission of course work are available in section 3 of the Academic Regulations at https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/our-university/public-information/academic-regulations/.
If you have been recommended 'flexibility around deadlines' as a reasonable adjustment in a Reasonable Adjustment Plan, your Course Administrator will be able to advise you of the process.
You may be required to submit your written work via Turnitin; further information on Turnitin is available here: https://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/it_support/mybeckett/turnitin
Assessed work will normally be returned with appropriate feedback within four weeks of your submission. Each Module Handbook will provide you with specific guidelines on how and when you will receive feedback on your assessments. The four-week turnaround period ensures adequate time for marking and internal moderation.
Formative assessments will be used throughout the course to provide you with ongoing feedback on your performance to help you to learn and to develop confidence in your abilities. Formative assessments may be undertaken by staff, peer and/or self-assessment and form the foundation for reflection. This ultimately enables an individual to become independent and is essential for a professional practitioner.
Results from module assessments and decisions on progression to the next level of study (e.g., from level 4 to level 5 of an undergraduate degree) or awards (if you are in the final level) are available on the Results Online system: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/exams-assessments-and-awards/results-online/
Results will appear on Results Online within five working days from the date of the Progression and Award Board meeting (the meeting where your end of level outcome will be decided) or the Module Board meeting (the meeting where modular outcomes are decided).
The University recognises that, from time to time, students may encounter issues which may prevent them from being able to submit or take assessment. Where this is the case, students may be able to submit their 'extenuating circumstances' for consideration. Please see the Mitigation and Extenuating Circumstances web page for further information.
If you have not passed a module at the first attempt you will be eligible for re-assessment. See your Module Handbook for details of the relevant re-assessment process (e.g., whether it is coursework, an examination, a presentation or other form of assessment/when it will take place/what the deadline is). You will be advised via Results Online of your options for re-assessment. You are advised to contact your Course Director, Course Administrator or Academic Advisor for any necessary clarification.
Details about our Appeals process can be found on the appeals web page.
Academic integrity means intellectual honesty and is part of good academic practice. Further information can be found on our academic integrity web page.
Teaching & Learning
The pedagogical approach to assessment, learning and teaching aims for an inclusive environment that is non-discriminatory, appropriate, and respects and values the perspectives of others. An 'inclusive learning environment' is referred to by the Higher Education Academy as being 'where due attention is paid to the pace, length, structure, method of delivery, and materials used.' The design of the curriculum and approaches to teaching and learning reflect the Leeds Beckett Education Strategy (2021) to provide a supportive academic culture and flexible learning environment to support all students.
Approaches to teaching and learning include a range of methods to address the variety of learning styles and diverse student populations. Within classroom-based activities, different learning preferences and learning styles, that reflect individual and cultural preferences, are accommodated through traditional and recorded lectures, practical seminars, group-work, tutorials, computer assisted learning, reflective learning techniques, simulated practice, clinically based teaching, problem-based and experiential learning. All of which enrich the versatility of the delivery. Similarly, our range of assessment modes takes account of differences in student learning styles. For example, throughout the course students are assessed through their written work, timed examinations, practical skills, verbal presentation skills and technical competence in research and analysis.
Enquiry-based learning and a problem-solving approach to learning and teaching will be employed throughout the course. The aim is to enable students to integrate their knowledge and develop skills of searching, analysing, interpreting, and applying evidence-based practice within sport and exercise therapy. Oral communication and effective teamwork are developed by assessments such as individual and group presentations. Interpersonal skills and interviewing techniques are developed in workshops in readiness for employment.
Teaching takes place in multi-purpose rooms with additional specialised facilities for technical, clinical, and interpersonal skills development. The course accesses teaching and learning resources at both City campus and Headingley campus.
At the City Campus, teaching accommodation is available in Portland and Calverley Buildings, Broadcasting Place, and the Rose Bowl. In particular, the Clinical Skills Suite has been developed for inter-professional use across the School of Health courses. Clinical skills rooms contain examination couches, stools and arm tables and can be opened to form larger rooms. All have Smartboards or large mobile TVs with PC access. Technology enhanced learning is enhanced with the addition of LabTutor (physiological experiments) and Anatomy TV (3D anatomy tutorials with self-assessments). The Clinical Skills suite offers a vast array of equipment to be utilised to enhance learning during sessions. Plans are in place to create an additional Clinical Skills Suite for simulated teaching resources that will include an immersive learning suite, an Anatomage table, and simulated hospital bays
At the Headingley Campus teaching accommodation is available in Fairfax, James Graham, Carnegie School of Sport buildings, and the Carnegie Sports Centre. The teaching and learning experiences to assess physical activity and sporting performance are enhanced with specialised facilities linked to state-of-the-art biomechanics testing areas and laboratories, physiology research laboratories, strength and conditioning suite, and a variety of well-equipped sports halls and facilities including tennis courts, running tracks and a swimming pool.
Throughout the course from Level 4 to Level 6 students, undertake supervised placement opportunities, in the purpose-built university sports and exercise therapy clinic at Headingley campus. In this environment, students will experience multi-level peer learning, whereby students of all levels work together to promote a course community of sports and exercise therapists. In addition, external supervised practice placement opportunities, that encompass the range of competencies of a sports and exercise therapist, will be undertaken at level 6.
Level 4 Core modules indicative delivery
Anatomy and Function for Sports and Exercise Therapy, 30 credits
Assessment and Pathology in Sports and Exercise Therapy, 30 credits
Massage for Sports and Exercise Therapy, 10 credits
Professional and Academic Skills for Sports and Exercise Therapy, 10 credits
Semester 2
Anatomy and Function for Sports and Exercise Therapy continues
Assessment and Pathology in Sports and Exercise Therapy continues
Therapeutic Interventions 1 for Sports and Exercise Therapy 1, 20 credits
Physiology of Testing and Training for Sports and Exercise Therapists, 20 credits
Level 5 Core modules indicative delivery
Semester 1
Therapeutic Interventions 2 for Sports and Exercise Therapy, 30 credits
Clinical Decision Making in Sports and Exercise Therapy, 10 credits
Sports Trauma Management for Sports and Exercise Therapy, 10 credits
Applied Biomechanics for Sports and Exercise Therapists, 20 credits
Semester 2
Therapeutic Interventions 2 for Sports and Exercise Therapy continues
Investigation and Injury in Sports and Exercise Therapy, 10 credits
Rehabilitation and Exercise Prescription for Sports and Exercise Therapy, 20 credits
Exercise for Referred Populations, 20 credits
Level 6 Core modules indicative delivery
Semester 1
Dissertation for Sports and Exercise Therapy, 30 credits
Management of Injury and Illness in Sports and Exercise Therapy, 20 credits
Professional Practice and Placement for Sports and Exercise Therapy, 30 credits
Semester 2
Professional Practice and Placement for Sports and Exercise Therapy continues
Dissertation for Sports and Exercise Therapy continues
Level 6 Option modules indicative delivery
The following option modules are indicative of a typical year. There may be some variance in the availability of option modules.
Semester 1 -20 credit options from:
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Biomechanics of Health and Injury
Preparation for Teaching
Business and Enterprise
Semester 2 - 20 credit options from:
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Contemporary Health Issues & Physical Activity Rehabilitation
Current Concepts in Sports and Exercise Therapy
Obesity Management
Strength and Conditioning for Sports and Exercise Therapy
The overall workload associated with this course are calculated from core modules and a sample of option module choices undertaken by a typical student. They have been reviewed and confirmed as representative by the Course Director. A standard 20 credit module equates to 200 notional learning hours, comprising teaching, learning and assessment, placement activities and independent study.
Overall Workload | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
Teaching, Learning and Assessment | 346 hours | 314 hours | 144 hours |
Independent Study | 854 hours | 886 hours | 856 hours |
Placement |
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| 200 hours |
Details of School academic staff can be found on the School of Health Website.
Attendance & Absence
The University expects you to attend and contribute fully to all mandatory sessions on your timetable as set out in your student contract. Engagement in your lectures, seminars and practicals is an important part of your learning - contributing both to the University community and the learning experience of your fellow students on the course. This includes engagement in scheduled virtual learning and activities and meetings in online environments related to your studies.
We monitor your engagement at the University as regular attendance and academic achievement are closely linked. Moreover, by monitoring your engagement and attendance we can identify students who may need our guidance or support at an early stage to help them progress in their studies. This is part of our commitment to ensuring an excellent education and experience and supporting your success at Leeds Beckett.
The University does understand that from time to time there is good reason why you cannot attend a class, and in this instance you must contact your School office to let them know. This may then be recorded as an 'authorised absence'.
Please note that any attendance reports can be shared with you and your Course team. You might be asked to contact your School office so that appropriate academic or pastoral support can be offered, should your attendance record give cause for concern.
Our most important aim is to support your studies, but we are also required to report attendance to various external bodies such as the Student Loan Company and the Home Office. There are measures in place for students who seek to falsely register either their own or fellow students' attendance.
Our Academic Engagement Policy is available under 'Student Contract' on the Student Regulations web page.
Please note that if your course carries professional accreditation or recognition, there may be additional course-specific attendance requirements detailed elsewhere in this handbook.
You must notify your Course Administrator if you are absent (for example for an interview, emergency unforeseen circumstances, or for compassionate leave). If you are going to apply for mitigation you will need to provide written evidence of the reason for your absence.
Please note that if your course carries professional accreditation or recognition, there may be additional course-specific absence reporting requirements detailed elsewhere in this handbook.
If you are unable to study due to Covid-19 (coronavirus) symptoms, please see the guidance available on our Covid-19 web page.
If you are unable to study because of another illness for more than 14 consecutive days (including weekends), you must provide us with a Fit Note.
You can send a digital copy of your Fit Note to your Course Administrator, and then send the original by post.
If you are absent through illness on the day of an examination or assignment deadline and you intend to apply for mitigation, you must also provide us with details as possible. Your submission for mitigation may be made online and the circumstances surrounding it may be self-certified unless your period of absence is prolonged. Generally, all absences of 2 weeks or more will require the submission of verifiable documentary evidence.
For more information on 'fit to sit' and mitigation please visit our Mitigation web page.
Please note that if your course carries professional accreditation or recognition, there may be additional course-specific absence reporting requirements detailed elsewhere in this handbook.
Any Leeds Beckett student who suspects they may have, or have been diagnosed as having a serious infectious disease such as coronavirus, Mumps, TB, measles, meningitis or chicken pox should not attend campus. For notifiable diseases, students should notify their Course Director or Course Administrator as soon as possible giving information regarding which groups of students (and/or colleagues and clients on placements) you have been in contact with and when. For some diseases, such as TB and meningitis, your doctor and our Student Wellbeing Team have a responsibility to notify the West Yorkshire Public Health Protection Team who may also wish to speak to you (or your family) to determine if others require screening or medication. You should follow advice given by the hospital or your GP about when it is safe to return to University. Further information is available on the Student Wellbeing web page.
For guidance on what to do if you have symptoms of Covid-19 (coronavirus), please visit our Covid-19 web page.
If you are thinking about changing course or withdrawing from your course, further information can be found on our Student web pages.
International Students
Please be aware that our University fully complies with United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) policy at all times. There are legal reporting requirements for all students in the UK on a Student visa, and full attendance is mandatory for all students who have a Student visa. Failure to meet UKVI attendance and engagement requirements could lead to your academic sponsorship being withdrawn and your visa being revoked.Students who hold a Student visa need to be aware of their responsibilities whilst in the UK, please see www.ukcisa.org.uk or our Student Immigration Advice and Compliance web page for full information.
For up-to-date information about visas, immigration issues and other matters relating to international students, please visit the International Students' web pages on the Students website or email the Student Immigration Advice and Compliance Team on siac@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.
You should have been enrolled on the International Student's Academic Introduction module in MyBeckett when you began your studies - if you missed this you can self-enrol and explore the content which introduces you to making the academic transition to a UK university. Please refer to Library page supporting international students
Professional Accreditation or Recognition Associated with the Course
The course is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists. Upon enrolment all students must become student members of The Society of Sports Therapists. The membership fee, currently £170 (2022/23) is paid upon enrolment to the course in the first year and covers the duration of the degree programme. The membership fee includes student insurance for authorised external practice placements in level 6.
'In Year' Work Placement Information
The Society of Sports Therapists require students to complete a minimum of 200 hours of supervised practice placement experience. They may accrue these hours upon successful completion of Level 5 studies and in line with the course timetable for such experiential learning. Students should also gain confirmation that the University and Society of Sports Therapists will insure them for their learning activities. Students are required to work only within their scope of practice. During practice placements, students are supernumerary to the work of the unit to which they are attached.
Placements are self-sourced by students at a variety of locations within the UK. In addition, some University sourced placements will be available within the Yorkshire region.
Skills, Employability & Graduate Opportunities
The School of Health and the Carnegie School of Sport form natural partners in the development and delivery of a sports therapy programme. Over the course of your degree you will work towards;
- Achieving a critical understanding of the principles of Sports and Exercise Therapy practice using digital and non-digital strategies at a level of academic attainment appropriate to an honours graduate.
- Competency and proficiency in practical skills in Sports and Exercise Therapy and the capabilities required to be an autonomous practitioner.
- Achieving the ability to collaborate and integrate knowledge base through interdisciplinary working to promote innovative solutions in Sports and Exercise Therapy practice.
- Demonstrating the ability to comply with the professional, ethical and legal requirements of practice, and the requirements for membership of the Society of Sports Therapists and show the capacity to be a lifelong learner and to engage with Continuing Professional Development.
You will have opportunities to gain recognition during your time at Leeds Beckett University for the extra activities you do in addition to your studies, including volunteering, student societies, playing in our University sports teams and being a Course Representative.
By joining a society with Leeds Beckett Students' Union, you can make new friends, have fun, try something new and enhance your CV - societies provide a great opportunity to learn new skills and improve your existing ones. It can be difficult to get to know new people at university but don't worry, everyone is in the same boat! Our Leeds Beckett Students' Union believe that joining a student-led society is the best way to meet new people and make lifelong friends. There are so many societies out there - from course-based to hobby-based to religious to political and campaigning. Whether you're just starting out at Leeds Beckett or working on your last year of study, it is never too late to find the right society for you - or start one yourself!
Course-based societies are a great way to meet people on your course, expand your networks and celebrate your achievements together such as end of year Society Balls. If you have a great idea for a society, we can help you get it up and running. There are resources and support available for all societies - including funding to help make your society goals a reality. For more information on starting your own society, visit: leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/societies/create.
Graduate attributes: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/academic-skills-and-advice/graduate-attributes/
Undergraduate students will develop three graduate attributes: Enterprise, Digital Literacy and Global Outlook. Where appropriate these have been embedded into modules and across levels of the course, providing students with proficiencies essential for career development, employability, and broader life skills. These are developed and assessed as identified in individual module handbooks.
Enterprise
The BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy is a professional course that prepares successful graduates to become autonomous practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and ability to work as an individual, or as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, in a variety of sport and health and care settings. The course complies with the QAA UK Quality Code for Higher Education (2014), providing graduates with transferable skills necessary for employment such as problem-solving, planning, decision-making, analytical and communication skills. Hence, graduate attributes from the course also provide individuals with a wide skill set that enables success in other career paths.
Upon entry at Level 4, modules such as 'Assessment and Pathology for Sports and Exercise Therapy', Massage for Sports and Exercise Therapy', 'Therapeutic Interventions 1 for Sports and Exercise Therapy', and 'Physiology of Testing and Training for Sports and Exercise Therapists' encourage students to be effective communicators, both verbally and non-verbally, with practical tasks and assessments that develop students' problem-solving skills. These skills are further challenged within all Level 5 modules whereby students are encouraged to be creative in planning and evaluating evidence-based practice in preparation for autonomous professional practice. At Level 6 students may elect to study a 'Business and Enterprise' module to synthesise practical and theoretical knowledge to develop a business plan for a business concept or self-employed practice as a sports and exercise therapist.
Digital Literacy
The BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy course is designed to enable students to identify and use information and digital technologies to enhance their academic, personal, and professional development confidently and critically. Students are introduced to the demands of higher education particular in the Level 4 in the 'Professional and Academic Skills for Sports and Exercise Therapy' module but consolidated in all others. Working closely with both academic staff including the academic librarians, students will be introduced to methods of information retrieval and the judgement and presentation of such material.
All modules use 'MyBeckett' as the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) hub of student learning as the first point of contact for course and module information. Module tutors will embed blended learning into module content as demonstrated in the Learning and Teaching Activities in each relevant module specification. Such blended learning can include use of reusable learning objects within the virtual learning environment, session recordings, discussion platforms, webinars, and blogs with colleagues within the University and via their student membership of the Society of Sports Therapists as the students' Professional, Statutory, & Regulatory Body (PSRB). Personal Development Plans and Continuous Professional Development is embedded within modules 'Professional and Academic Skills for Sports and Exercise Therapy' at level 4, and 'Professional Practice and Placement for Sports and Exercise Therapy' at level 6.
In the Level 4 'Professional and Academic Skills for Sports and Exercise Therapy' module students will be shown how to conduct search strategies for key sources of information. This will be built upon in the Level 5 'Inquiry and Investigation in Sports and Exercise Therapy' and Level 6 'Dissertation' modules, where students will further develop and consolidate literature searching and data analysis skills using relevant software packages such as SPSS and Microsoft Excel. Students are encouraged to use the Turnitin software via 'MyBeckett' to check the authenticity of their work prior to submission and will be expected to present electronic work professionally and to a high standard.
Global Outlook
The Society of Sports Therapists requires its members to be aware of the influence of culture, age, ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs and socio-economic status on both individual communication and professional practice. The BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy course recognises the need for inclusion and aims to provide students with an experience of learning which enhances their inter-cultural awareness, attitudes, and abilities in line with the 'Globally Engaged' element of the 2021 - 2026 University Strategic Planning Framework (2021).
The implications of cultural diversity for professional practice are reiterated within all modules. We aim to ensure that the learning environment celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion so that students recognise and address issues of diversity, equality, and fair practice. Teaching across all levels provides students the opportunity to recognise their tacit knowledge of cultural identity and examine its influence on the way they view the world. Practice placements may take place in diverse settings which students may find unfamiliar, where learning is supported by their practice placement supervisor, tasks, and through personal reflection.
At course level a variety of assessment, learning and teaching strategies enables students from a diverse range of backgrounds to participate and achieve effectively. When scheduling assessments consideration is given to diversity, inclusivity, and culture to ensure an all-encompassing assessment experience. Both core staff and external lecturers have a broad range of backgrounds and experiences that informs the content and style of their teaching input. In addition, by involving guest lecturers from diverse and international backgrounds in teaching activities provides a further global perspective. Beyond course level, students are encouraged to undertake opportunities provided by the University Volunteering Scheme. This offers work with people in a range of community, charitable, and international settings to expand students' awareness of diversity and inclusivity.
The philosophy of the course and the specific activities outlined above ensure that, upon completion, students will be able to engage effectively, inclusively, and responsibly in a multicultural world.
The supervised practice placement component of the course is viewed as a vital stage in the educational process. It is in the practice placement situation that the student learns to practise both the art and science of the profession, applying the theory they have learnt in University into practice with service users and clients. Throughout the course all students are expected to engage with their personal development via an ongoing e-portfolio which is directly linked to supervised placement experiences, both within the University and externally, and encompasses the Society of Sports Therapists (SST) competencies. This formal record of ongoing personal and professional development enables students to take an individual, positive and proactive approach to their lifelong learning.
The Society of Sports Therapists require students to complete a minimum of 200 hours of supervised practice placement experience. They may accrue these hours within the University Sports and Exercise Therapy Clinic in Levels 4-6, and upon successful completion of Level 5 studies within supervised external practice placement opportunities in line with the course timetable for such experiential learning. Students should also gain confirmation that the University and Society of Sports Therapists will insure them for their supervised placement learning activities. Students are required to work only within their scope of practice. During practice placements students are supernumerary to the work of the unit to which they are attached.
Quality assurance of practice placement provision is undertaken by the practice learning team and academic staff whose additional role is the placement coordinator. The principles of the quality assurance are based on the completion and authorisation of placement documentation prior to commencing the external activities. Practice placement opportunities can be undertaken in a variety of Sports and Exercise Therapy environments. These must be undertaken under the supervision of an appropriately qualified professional (Governing body registration and professional indemnity insurance required).
With a global increase in sporting participation and challenges faced by health related issues such as obesity, sports and exercise therapy graduates are well placed in terms of employability skills. Our choice of final year modules allows you to shape your degree in the direction you choose. You will gain clinical and professional skills in preparation for your future career. Our graduates have gone to work in a variety of settings and roles, including sports and exercise therapists, exercise rehabilitation, and exercise physiologists.
Learning Support
If you have a question or a problem relating to your course, your Course Administrator is there to help you. Course Administrators work closely with academic staff and can make referrals to teaching staff or to specialist professional services as appropriate. They can give you a confirmation of attendance letter, and a transcript. You may also like to contact your Course Rep or the Students' Union Advice team for additional support with course-related questions.
Your Academic Advisor will be an academic member of staff who teaches you on your course. Your Course Director will make sure that you are given the contact details of your Academic Advisor at the beginning of each year, usually in your course induction. Further details on the role of your Academic Advisor are available on the Academic Advisor web page.
If you need support, but you're not sure where to go, your Student Advice Team are here to help. The team are an essential part of your Student Support Network and are dedicated to ensuring you can access the advice and support you need, when you need it most.
Student Advice can also help in the practical elements of university. The team will produce your first campus card and assist you in replacing your campus card if needed throughout your time at Leeds Beckett. They can provide Confirmation of Enrolment and Bank Letters for our current students and full or partial transcripts for our graduates and fully enrolled students.
If you need help with more complex queries or concerns, our trained Student Life Advisers offer 1-1 appointments, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk about your circumstances and identify support that you can access both within and outside of the university.
To contact the team, or to arrange an appointment, visit The Student Advice webpage for full details.
The Student Voice & Insight team at LBSU works alongside the elected Academic Experience Officer to effectively represent students' academic interests.
We provide support, training and ongoing development to over 1,000 Course Representatives, Postgraduate Research Reps, Student Community Leaders and Global Majority Student Ambassadors who represent you whilst you study at Leeds Beckett; and facilitate the collection of student feedback on your academic experience.
Unsure who your Course Rep is? Maybe you're interested in becoming a Course Rep or have feedback about your academic experience? Get in touch at:
- Email: studentvoice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
- Telephone: 0113 812 8400
- Website: leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/your-voice
You can find information and resources online through the Support and Opportunities tabs in MyBeckett. In the Support tab, you can find details of a range of services that provide academic and personal support. These include Student Advice, Library Services, the Students' Union, Student Money, Disability Advice, Student Wellbeing, Student Immigration Advice and Compliance and Accommodation. There is also an A-Z of Support Services, and access to online appointments/registration.
In the Opportunities tab, you can explore the options you have for jobs, work placements, volunteering, and a wide range of other opportunities. For example, you can find out here how to get help with your CV, prepare for an interview, get a part-time job or a voluntary role, take part in an international project, or join societies closer to home.
If you have a disability, long-term physical or mental health condition, or a specific learning difference, we believe this should never be a barrier to studying at our University.
Please get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can ensure everything is in place before your course starts.
What should I do next?
- We will ask you to provide evidence of your disability, usually from a health professional or educational psychologist. Don't worry if you haven't got any, we can support you with this.
- Usually, we will arrange an appointment with your Disability Adviser to discuss any adjustments you might need and support you in applying for Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA).
- We will work with you to ensure any adjustments you need are available so you can fully participate on your course.
Please watch this short video about how the Disability Advice Team can work with you.
Disabled students can also access the Disability Resource Areas in each library and the support provided by the Library Learning Support Officer. More information is available on the Library website.
What is Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)?
DSA is government funding to help with the cost of any additional support you might need while studying, such as: one-to-one support, specialist equipment (including useful software) and travel. For more information visit our website.
Contact Us:
Email: disabilityadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Tel: 0113 812 5831
Website: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/disability-advice/
The Library
The Library offers 24/7 support for your studies. You can access thousands of resources via MyBeckett or the Library website which also provides full details of all our services.
Library Academic Support
The Library Academic Support Team can help you develop your academic skills such as critical thinking, academic writing and analysing data, and research skills such as how to find, use and evaluate information for your studies. The team liaises with your lecturers to provide the information resources you need for your subject and to arrange academic skills sessions to support you in your studies.
The team maintains a number of websites and modules to support your learning:
- In your Subject guide, you'll find a variety of information resources which have been selected as a good starting point for research in that area. These are available on the Skills and Subject Support web page or via My Beckett.
- On the Skills for Learning website, you'll find online resources covering topics such as essay writing, research and time management, English Language and academic English plus information to help you reference and avoid plagiarism, alongside details of workshops that are designed to help you succeed in your assessments. The Skills for Learning website can be found on the Library website or via My Beckett.
- LBU Study Smart is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to the key skills and services you'll need to study successfully at Leeds Beckett. There are also additional modules you can take as you move through your course to help you transition between study levels. The Academic Integrity Tutorial is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to academic integrity at LBU and will help you develop the skills you need to attain good academic practice, including avoiding plagiarism and academic referencing.
- The Academic Integrity Tutorial is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to academic integrity at LBU and will help you develop the skills you need to attain good academic practice, including avoiding plagiarism and academic referencing.
Library and Student IT Advice Service
The Library and Student IT Advice Service team can answer your queries on borrowing, finding information, passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA) ,Office 365, online meetings, saving your work, MyBeckett and more:
- online (including 24/7 chat) via the Contact Us web page
- by phone - 0113 812 1000 (24/7 IT support)
- face-to-face in either of our Libraries, check Library opening times for details of when staff are available
They also have a wide range of short tutorials available on the Library's YouTube channel.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi on the University campus is provided by eduroam, a secure wireless network, which also allows you Wi-Fi access if you visit other universities. To connect:
- Select eduroam from available Wi-Fi
- Your login details are:
Username followed by @leedsbeckett: e.g. c1234567@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Password: your normal university password
*Android Users: Select under Phase 2 Authentication - MS-CHAPv2
Help is available on the Library's Wi-Fi web page.
Microsoft Office 365
You are provided with free access to Office 365 and the latest version of Office can be downloaded from the IT tab in MyBeckett or from office.com. All students who are registered for a qualification at Leeds Beckett University are eligible and you can use the subscription for the duration of your course. For instructions and more information, please see the Office 365 support page.
OneDrive
OneDrive Leeds Beckett is your individual file storage with 1TB of storage space. With OneDrive you can access and share your files across your devices. This is accessible on University PCs and off-campus through Office 365 portal. See the Saving your Work pages on the Library website for more information.
Leeds Beckett RemoteApp
The Leeds Beckett RemoteApp gives you access to a range of specialist software for your course on your personal devices. See the RemoteApp page on the Library website for more information.
Media Equipment - free loans
You can borrow high-end Media Equipment for free. Browse, reserve and collect equipment ranging from GoPros to Remote Presenters from the ground floor of the Shelia Silver and Headingley Libraries. Further information is available on the Media Equipment web page.
University life can have its ups and downs, and occasionally you may find yourself in need of advice. That's where we come in. Here at the SU we have a free advice service that is here just for you, the students at Leeds Beckett University.
The Advice Service at LBSU is a confidential, non-judgmental service run by professional advisers.
The service is independent from the University, so if you are having any problems with your course you can talk confidentially with us - although we do work with the University to find the best solutions, we would only contact them with your permission. We can advise on a range of topics including all aspects of the University Regulations and Procedures, housing issues and finance issues. We can guide you through any processes or procedures.
We're here to help you with any questions or problems you might have while you are studying at Leeds Beckett.
Get more information at www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/advice.
Resources
MyBeckett, the portal and virtual learning environment provides:
- access to your modules and timetables;
- your reading lists and email account;
- your personal storage area on our University IT servers;
- information on where to look for academic or personal support (Support tab);
- information on opportunities such as jobs, careers, part-time work, placements and volunteering (Opportunities tab)
- access to Library and student IT advice
Further information and support for using MyBeckett can be found on the MyBeckett Support Pages.
The course accesses teaching and learning resources at both City and Headingley Campuses. There are purpose-built facilities for the teaching and practice of a range of clinical skills located in the Calverley and Portland Buildings at the City Campus. Newly designed, built and fitted out with equipment as required by the various academic teams and disciplines, the primary objective of the investment was to ensure a student experience of the highest quality, which reflects contemporary and future practice in domestic, primary, and secondary clinical environments.
The facility is utilised by pre and post registration programmes principally in the areas of Nursing, Physiotherapy, Sports and Exercise Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics and Occupational Therapy. By co locating facilities for these professions we aim to foster even greater levels of inter professional learning, increase our use of simulated practice, and innovate in our pedagogical approaches.
The available facilities comprise:
Service areas
Student lockers on entry for clothing and possessions, plus changing rooms with showers.
Clinical hand‐washing area for all entrants to the facility to use.
Sluice room, large racked storage areas, technical staff work areas.
Teaching and Practice areas
Simulation suite with three functional areas.
A viewing room to accommodate up to 20 students with one-way mirrored sight of simulation room.
Simulation control room opposite for staff to oversee and manage activity in simulation room.
Simulation suite with operating theatre style lighting, critical care bed, replicated hospital ward fixtures and fittings, crash trollies, drip stands, dummy gases etc. High tech simulation mannequin with multi‐task support software to replicate clinical situations. Video recording and playback system including tagging software to enable accurate video review, feedback and assessment both in the suite, across campus and offsite.
Clinical skills teaching rooms that can be flexibly configured to provide for classes of either 20 or 40 students. Each fitted out with 10 couches/plinths, the latest portable audio-visual equipment, smart boards. Some have in built storage, wall bars, ceiling mounted video recording cameras, curtained cubicles, physiology testing bikes/rowing machine.
An immersive learning suite including and Anatomage table, and simulated hospital bays.
Student Voice
We are committed to working in partnership with you and the Students' Union to provide you with an inclusive, safe and engaging learning environment which is conducive to study for all our students and our staff. An important element of your time studying with us is your engagement in developing your learning. Your engagement and attendance on your course enables you to further your learning and supports your achievement, course completion and aspirations for the future. There is an expectation that students will attend, engage in their learning and submit on time for assessment. We provide support for you to maximise your time studying with us and to develop your learning, skills and abilities to support you in your chosen career path.
We seek active participation by all our students in the continuous enhancement of our courses and through our monitoring, annual review and enhancement processes. These are formal processes used by our University for assuring the academic standards and quality of your course and its continuous improvement. These processes utilise your feedback, External Examiners' reports, feedback from staff and others, data relating to student outcomes on the course and student surveys to reflect on areas of good practice and areas for further enhancement. We invite all students to participate in a range of opportunities to provide us with feedback on your course and modules. This may include discussions with staff, focus groups, and meetings (e.g. with Course Representatives or with staff) and formalised student surveys e.g. mid module reviews, end of module evaluations and specific course or other surveys such as the Student Barometer, National Student Survey and Graduate Outcomes Survey. We utilise the outcomes of these surveys to benchmark our courses nationally and to inform annual course enhancements.
Informal feedback is also welcome at any time either via your Academic Advisor or module tutor or via your Course Representative. Our partnership with you enables us together to make the most of your learning experience with us and to enhance the quality and reputation of your course. You can find out what actions have been taken in response to your feedback through your Course Representative, the Students' Union, your tutors or through the Library.
Course Representatives (Reps) at undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels are student volunteers who represent you in formal and informal meetings with the University, and follow up on actions that have occurred because of student feedback. You can become a Course Rep, volunteering to represent the views of your peers in order to improve students' academic experience.
In the first few weeks of your time at Leeds Beckett, your Course Director will facilitate an opportunity to appoint Course Reps on your course.
LBSU provides support, training and ongoing development for Course Reps and supports their engagement in enhancement activities throughout the academic year.
Being a Course Rep provides you with an opportunity to enhance your own learning and the development of relevant professional and employability skills alongside your studies. As a Course Rep you would play an important role in:
- Acting as a point of contact and advocate for students on your course and in supporting their active engagement.
- Gathering feedback from students on your course to inform enhancements to the quality of your course and the student experience.
- Facilitating good communication between students and staff on the course.
- Working with the Course Director, members of the course team and the Students' Union to enhance your course.
- Facilitating and engaging in meetings about your course; and
- Being an ambassador for your course.
Further information about being a Course Representative is available at:
We invite all students to participate in a range of opportunities to provide us with feedback on your course and modules. This may include discussions with staff, focus groups, and meetings (e.g. with Course Representatives or with staff) and formalised student surveys e.g. mid module reviews, end of module evaluations and specific course or other surveys such as the Student Barometer, National Student Survey and the Graduate Outcomes Survey.
We are committed to providing a high quality experience for all our students. We welcome comments and compliments from students, and find them valuable for on-going improvements to our provision. Comments and compliments about your course can be raised with your Course Representative or directly with your Course Director or Academic Advisor.
If you have a specific complaint about an act or omission of our University, you may be able to make a complaint under the Student Complaints Procedure. In the first instance, you should raise the matter as soon as possible with the member of staff most directly concerned, or with the person who can best resolve it. If this does not resolve the matter, or if the complaint is too serious to be addressed in this way, then you should make a formal complaint in writing. Information about how to make a complaint, including the student complaints procedure and a complaints form, is available on the Students web pages.
General Information
Bachelor of Science Sport and Health Studies
Diploma of Higher Education Sport and Health Studies
Certificate of Higher Education Sport and Health Studies
Leeds Beckett University
Level 6 of the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, with 120 credit points at each of Levels 4, 5 and 6 of the UK Credit Framework for Higher Education (360 credits in total).
The course is only delivered full-time.
Course fees and additional course costs are confirmed in your offer letter. Course fees are presented to you annually through the online enrolment process. Please visit our Course and Tuition Fees Payment web pages for further information. Ongoing queries relating to additional course costs may be discussed with your Course Administrator.
Alternatively, you can contact any of the following teams:
For Student Finance related fee queries: studentfunding@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Other fee related queries: fees@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Payments: incomes@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Policies, Standards & Regulations
Key University regulations and policies can be accessed on the following web pages:
- Academic Regulations (including assessment regulations) are available on our Academic Regulations web page
- The Student Contract is available on our Student Regulations web page
- The Student Charter is available on our Academic Regulations web page (Section 20)
Other Student regulations and University policies, including Safety, Health and Wellbeing policies, are available on our Student Regulations web page
You should also familiarise yourself with Support Report Respect where students and colleagues who are victims of any form of bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct, can access support, advice and guidance.
For advice on University regulations and policies, students should contact the Students' Union Advice Service.
There are additional or non-standard regulations which relate to your course. Below are details of the approved regulatory exemptions which apply.
The BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy is a professional course, and students are expected to always act in a professional manner in line with the university Fitness to Practise Policy and Procedure. See details here: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/public-information/student-regulations/
Applicants are required to undertake enhanced DBS clearance checks. Compliance with enhanced DBS checks is mandatory and essential for university clinic and placement attendance.
Students must comply with university clinic and placement provider dress codes. This may stipulate facial and dermal piercings be removed or covered up for infection control purposes.
The Society of Sports Therapists Standards of Education and Training state that "the competencies of a graduate sports therapist are met within a programme". Therefore, the course team consider that the following modules on the course must be passed to ensure that the Society of Sports Therapists competencies are met by all students achieving the target award.
Level 4:
- Assessment and Pathology in Sports and Exercise Therapy;
- Massage for Sports and Exercise Therapy;
- Therapeutic Interventions 1 for Sports and Exercise Therapy.
Level 5:
- Sports Trauma Management for Sports and Exercise Therapy;
- Therapeutic Interventions 2 for Sports and Exercise Therapy;
- Rehabilitation and Exercise Prescription for Sports and Exercise Therapy.
Level 6:
- Professional Practice and Placement (placement hours component).
Course regulations will comply with University Academic Regulations with the following exceptions:
- Student Attendance
- Pre-requisite Modules
- Progression Requirements and Profile of Achievement: Specifically :-
- Attainment Requirements
- Profile of Progression - Level 4 to Level 5
- Profile of Progression - Level 5 to Level 6
- Bachelor Degree with Honours
- Aegrotat Awards
- Contained Awards
Student Attendance
Attendance at all modules and practice placements is mandatory. Non-attendance for any reason must be reported to the course director, normally via the course administrator. If a student's non-attendance is sufficient to give cause for concern regarding the student's fitness to practise this will then be managed through application of the Academic Engagement and Fitness to Practise Policies and Procedures.
Placement attendance
A student must attain 200 hours of approved, supervised practice placements (as stipulated by the Society of Sports Therapists) to achieve the target degree award of BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy.
Pre-requisite Modules
The following pre-requisites apply:
Successful completion with practical assessment components passed at a minimum of 40%, of the following level 4 modules are pre-requisites for progression to level 5, subject to the provisions for progression below.
- Assessment and Pathology in Sports and Exercise Therapy
- Massage for Sports and Exercise Therapy
- Therapeutic Interventions 1 for Sports and Exercise Therapy
Successful completion , with practical assessment components passed at a minimum of 40%, of the following level 5 modules are pre-requisites for progression to level 6, subject to the provisions for progression below.
- Sports Trauma Management for Sports and Exercise Therapy
- Therapeutic Interventions 2 for Sports and Exercise Therapy
- Rehabilitation and Exercise Prescription for Sports and Exercise Therapy
Progression Requirements and Profile of Achievement
Attainment Requirements
For modules designated as "must pass" a student will be required to re-submit for assessment in respect of all failed components of assessment, where their profile of attainment for the module shows an overall average of less than 40%. The Society of Sports Therapists' stipulation is for all practical assessments to be passed with a minimum of 40%.
Profile of Progression- Level 4 to Level 5
Where a student has met or exceeded the following profile, and by doing so demonstrated achievement of the level learning outcomes, they will have achieved the standard required to progress from Level 4 to Level 5:
- Studied 120 credit points on an approved path of study at Level 4 (including any Recognition of Prior Learning);
- Submitted in all specified components of assessment;
- Achieved a minimum of 40% or more in modules equivalent to 100 credit points at Level 4 or above; .
- Achieved an overall average of 40% or more in each "must pass" module as designated above;
- Achieved an average of 40% or more across all modules studied at this level.
- The Society of Sports Therapists' stipulation is for all practical assessments to be passed with a minimum of 40%.
Profile of Progression - Level 5 to Level 6
Where a student has met or exceeded the following profile, and by doing so demonstrated achievement of the level learning outcomes, they will have achieved the standard required to progress from Level 5 to Level 6:
- Studied 120 credit points on an approved path of study at Level 5 (including any Recognition of Prior Learning);
- Submitted in all specified components of assessment;
- Achieved a minimum of 40% or more in modules equivalent to 100 credit points at Level 5 or above;
- Achieved an overall average of 40% or more in each "must pass" module as designated above;
- Achieved an average of 40% or more across all modules studied at this level.
- The Society of Sports Therapists' stipulation is for all practical assessments to be passed with a minimum of 40%.
Bachelor Degree with Honours Target Award: Bachelor of Science (with Honours) Sports and Exercise Therapy (with eligibility to apply for membership of the Society of Sports Therapists)
The Bachelor Degree with Honours in Sports and Exercise Therapy is awarded for the attainment of a minimum of 120 credit points at Level 4, 120 credit points at Level 5, and 120 credit points at Level 6. The University awards these credit points where a student has:
- Achieved the requirements for level progression from level 4 to Level 5, and from Level 5 to Level 6, or has been directly admitted to Level 6;
- Pursued a course of study of 120 credit points at Level 6 or above (including and recognition of prior learning);
- Submitted in all specified components of assessment;
- Achieved the overall leaning outcomes for the award;
- Achieved an average of 40% or more in modules equivalent to 100 credit points at Level 6 or above;
- Achieved and overall average of 40% or more across all modules studied at this level.
In addition, for the award of BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy (with eligibility to apply for membership of The Society of Sports Therapists), the student must have successfully completed 200 hours of supervised practice placement.
Aegrotat Awards
An aegrotat award does not give eligibility to apply for membership of the Society of Sports Therapists.
Contained Awards
Contained awards cannot be target awards in their own right, however, a contained award can be made as a fall-back award, for example when a student has failed a level of their programme of study but satisfactorily completed the previous level. The contained awards for the BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy course are as follows:
- Certificate of Higher Education, Sport and Health Studies (with no eligibility to apply for membership of the Society of Sports Therapists);
- Diploma of Higher Education, Sport and Health Studies (with no eligibility to apply for membership of the Society of Sports Therapists);
- BSc Degree, Sport and Health Studies (with no eligibility to apply for membership of the Society of Sports Therapists).
The External Examiner assures that you are assessed fairly in relation to other students on the same course and also that the standard of your own award is comparable to similar courses taken by students in other higher education institutions within the UK. The External Examiner(s) provide an annual report for your course. External Examiner reports are available on our External Examiner Reports web page, which is accessible via the Course Information link on the Students home page.
Mr Adam Baker, University of Derby
Appendices
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