BSc (Hons)

Sports and Exercise Therapy

Teaching & Learning

 

What you'll learn

Develop an understanding of key joints, muscles, ligaments, and nerves of the peripheral joints and spinal column. You'll also gain an understanding of joint anatomy and biomechanics for functional human movement.
Study the aetiology and pathophysiology of common musculoskeletal injuries in sports and exercise therapy practice. This module will develop your knowledge of the subjective and objective examination process, outcome measures, and the practical skills to safely assess peripheral and spinal regions.
Explore massage techniques such as effleurage, petrissage and tapotement. You'll learn advanced soft tissue techniques, muscle energy techniques, and patient data handling and storage.
Learn about professional standards and requirements to practice as a sports and exercise therapist. You'll develop your skills in clinical note taking and academic writing skills.
Study the practical application of basic first aid, thermal therapies, principles of exercise, the use of walking aids, and taping techniques. This module will develop the theoretical underpinning of your knowledge of therapeutic interventions used in sports and exercise therapy.
Develop a foundation of key sport and exercise physiology knowledge and understanding that you'll need for modules on this course. This module will cover four key fundamental topics of sport and exercise physiology; cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal muscle and energy metabolism. You'll learn about the functionality of each of these topics and develop your understanding of how human performance can be tested. This module will also enable you to understand how exercise training theory is applied to improve exercise capacity. You'll develop laboratory and practical skills in data collection and analysis.
Develop an understanding of key joints, muscles, ligaments, and nerves of the peripheral joints and spinal column. You'll also gain an understanding of joint anatomy and biomechanics for functional human movement.
Study the aetiology and pathophysiology of common musculoskeletal injuries in sports and exercise therapy practice. This module will develop your knowledge of the subjective and objective examination process, outcome measures, and the practical skills to safely assess peripheral and spinal regions.
Explore massage techniques such as effleurage, petrissage and tapotement. You'll learn advanced soft tissue techniques, muscle energy techniques, and patient data handling and storage.
Learn about professional standards and requirements to practice as a sports and exercise therapist. You'll develop your skills in clinical note taking and academic writing skills.
Study the practical application of basic first aid, thermal therapies, principles of exercise, the use of walking aids, and taping techniques. This module will develop the theoretical underpinning of your knowledge of therapeutic interventions used in sports and exercise therapy.
Develop a foundation of key sport and exercise physiology knowledge and understanding that you'll need for modules on this course. This module will cover four key fundamental topics of sport and exercise physiology; cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal muscle and energy metabolism. You'll learn about the functionality of each of these topics and develop your understanding of how human performance can be tested. This module will also enable you to understand how exercise training theory is applied to improve exercise capacity. You'll develop laboratory and practical skills in data collection and analysis.

What you'll learn

Study the theoretical and practical application of manual and electro therapies, including the principles of pain modulation. This module will develop your knowledge, understanding and application of manual and electro therapies used within sports and exercise therapy practice.
Understand the clinical decision making and differential diagnosis processes within a sports and exercise therapy context. This module will build upon the assessment skills you gained in your first year of study. You'll also develop your clinical reasoning.
Gain the basic life support techniques required to manage a range of general first aid situations.
This module will introduce you to the key concepts in sports biomechanics. You'll study mechanical principles as they apply to the human body in sports and exercise and appreciate the influence of these principles on human performance and injury. This module will also develop your laboratory and practical skills in data collection and analysis techniques.
This module will introduce you to research study design. You'll develop skills and understanding in the critical appraisal of literature, research methodologies, data collection and analyses used in research.
Explore rehabilitation interventions and the stages of exercise rehabilitation. This module will develop your understanding and application of rehabilitation programme design with the integration of exercise principles and prescription.
Gain the relevant knowledge and practical skills to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate a safe, effective and progressive adapted physical activity programme. Your plans will be for referred clients/patients with specific controlled conditions.
Study the theoretical and practical application of manual and electro therapies, including the principles of pain modulation. This module will develop your knowledge, understanding and application of manual and electro therapies used within sports and exercise therapy practice.
Understand the clinical decision making and differential diagnosis processes within a sports and exercise therapy context. This module will build upon the assessment skills you gained in your first year of study. You'll also develop your clinical reasoning.
Gain the basic life support techniques required to manage a range of general first aid situations.
This module will introduce you to the key concepts in sports biomechanics. You'll study mechanical principles as they apply to the human body in sports and exercise and appreciate the influence of these principles on human performance and injury. This module will also develop your laboratory and practical skills in data collection and analysis techniques.
This module will introduce you to research study design. You'll develop skills and understanding in the critical appraisal of literature, research methodologies, data collection and analyses used in research.
Explore rehabilitation interventions and the stages of exercise rehabilitation. This module will develop your understanding and application of rehabilitation programme design with the integration of exercise principles and prescription.
Gain the relevant knowledge and practical skills to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate a safe, effective and progressive adapted physical activity programme. Your plans will be for referred clients/patients with specific controlled conditions.

What you'll learn

Gain experiential learning within sport, exercise, and rehabilitative environments under the direct supervision of academic staff and industry professionals.
Present an extended protocol dissertation project that demonstrates the skills required for undertaking, analysing, and evaluating research. This module is primarily self-managed and you'll be guided by tutor-facilitated discussions to aid the development of your extended protocol.
Develop an understanding of the broader holistic prevention and management of injury and illness in a sport and exercise context. You'll gain an understanding of psychological and nutritional factors for injury and rehabilitation, and the role of psychological screening in a sports and exercise therapy context.
Gain experiential learning within sport, exercise, and rehabilitative environments under the direct supervision of academic staff and industry professionals.
Present an extended protocol dissertation project that demonstrates the skills required for undertaking, analysing, and evaluating research. This module is primarily self-managed and you'll be guided by tutor-facilitated discussions to aid the development of your extended protocol.
Develop an understanding of the broader holistic prevention and management of injury and illness in a sport and exercise context. You'll gain an understanding of psychological and nutritional factors for injury and rehabilitation, and the role of psychological screening in a sports and exercise therapy context.

Option modules may include

Gain the skills to manage patients who undergo operative procedures helping to gain a level of understanding about the operative process and application of rehabilitative procedures.
This module will enable you to develop the skills and attributes required for self-employment and business start-up. You'll create a business plan for a chosen business concept that includes marketing strategies, financial forecasting, and self-reflection upon personal skills and characteristics required for self-employment and business.
Understand the role of biomechanical principles in health and sports injury. This module will enable you to develop an understanding of the structure and function of biological materials and their response to external loading. You'll explore the underlying factors in health and sports injury, including postural stability, individual differences and external risk factors. Studying this module will incorporate laboratory-based activities that will improve your biomechanical skills and enable you to undertake a deeper analysis of important aspects of health and sports injury.
Explore teaching and learning practices in education. This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of theoretical models of learning, methods of teaching and learning, and critical reflection of practice.
Builds upon Year 1 and 2 skills enabling you to debate the current concepts being employed within the scope of practice of Sports and Exercise Therapy. You will be exposed to both theoretical and practical concepts, encouraging applied clinical reasoning and a more global outlook on the evidence-based practice that is relevant within the profession.
Explore strength and conditioning theories and practices for use within a sports and exercise therapy context. Upon completion of this module, you'll have the ability to critically analyse strength and conditioning practices and use them to design periodised programmes to improve injury rehabilitation or performance outcomes.
Gain an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of obesity. You will apply your knowledge to design an appropriate lifestyle programme for an individual to manage their weight, and to critique contemporary approaches to obesity management.
Gain in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, medical assessment and therapeutic procedures, and study the role of exercise, nutrition and psychological interventions within the multi-disciplinary management of rehabilitation and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Learn to critically review a variety of contemporary health issues and critique the role physical activity and nutrition can play within the regulation and or rehabilitation of stages of disease.
Gain the skills to manage patients who undergo operative procedures helping to gain a level of understanding about the operative process and application of rehabilitative procedures.
This module will enable you to develop the skills and attributes required for self-employment and business start-up. You'll create a business plan for a chosen business concept that includes marketing strategies, financial forecasting, and self-reflection upon personal skills and characteristics required for self-employment and business.
Understand the role of biomechanical principles in health and sports injury. This module will enable you to develop an understanding of the structure and function of biological materials and their response to external loading. You'll explore the underlying factors in health and sports injury, including postural stability, individual differences and external risk factors. Studying this module will incorporate laboratory-based activities that will improve your biomechanical skills and enable you to undertake a deeper analysis of important aspects of health and sports injury.
Explore teaching and learning practices in education. This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of theoretical models of learning, methods of teaching and learning, and critical reflection of practice.
Builds upon Year 1 and 2 skills enabling you to debate the current concepts being employed within the scope of practice of Sports and Exercise Therapy. You will be exposed to both theoretical and practical concepts, encouraging applied clinical reasoning and a more global outlook on the evidence-based practice that is relevant within the profession.
Explore strength and conditioning theories and practices for use within a sports and exercise therapy context. Upon completion of this module, you'll have the ability to critically analyse strength and conditioning practices and use them to design periodised programmes to improve injury rehabilitation or performance outcomes.
Gain an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of obesity. You will apply your knowledge to design an appropriate lifestyle programme for an individual to manage their weight, and to critique contemporary approaches to obesity management.
Gain in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, medical assessment and therapeutic procedures, and study the role of exercise, nutrition and psychological interventions within the multi-disciplinary management of rehabilitation and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Learn to critically review a variety of contemporary health issues and critique the role physical activity and nutrition can play within the regulation and or rehabilitation of stages of disease.