University of Kent
Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)
Canterbury, United Kingdom
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LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Make a difference by studying for a degree in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation.
Sports therapy and rehabilitation is one of the fastest-growing areas in the sports and healthcare sector and at Kent, we are dedicated to giving you the best start to a career in this exciting field. From diagnosis and treatment to the prevention of injuries, studying Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation at Kent equips you with the extensive knowledge and skills needed to work in a range of environments.
You'll gain a good mix of theoretical knowledge, and valuable laboratory and clinical skills. Get hands-on experience in our excellent facilities including laboratories and custom-built teaching spaces, and complete a placement to put your learning into practice. You'll develop the expertise to treat elite athletes, teach specialist exercise groups, or set up your own business as an independent Sports Therapist and Rehabilitator.
Together with our dedicated careers and employability support, studying at Kent gives you the edge in pursuing a career in a range of areas including research and development, within a sports club and sports rehabilitation.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Kent has a long-standing relationship with Chevening, which has successfully placed scholars worldwide at the university for many years. Kent is proud to be a Chevening partner and offers three partner scholarships, in addition to the standard Chevening Scholarships. The University of Kent welcomes applications from all Chevening-eligible countries for any one-year taught master’s degree starting in September 2024, based at our UK campuses. Find out how to apply.
We have several scholarships available for students starting a postgraduate course in September 2024 at one of our UK campuses. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship's web pages.
Here are Scholarships that might be of particular interest:
- British Council GREAT Scholarship: China, Ghana, Greece, India, Kenya, Thailand, Turkey (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADBCG0601)
- International Scholarships for Taught Masters students (International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADINMASA02)
- Kent Law School LLM Global Welcome Scholarship (Canterbury) (International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADGLOWEL01)
- MBA Woman in Leadership Scholarship (Home & International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FN35WILS0002)
Curriculum
Foundation
Compulsory modules
- Foundation Biology
- Foundation Chemistry
- Scientific Methods and Data Handling
- Scientific Methods and Academic Skills Development
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
- Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Mechanisms of Sport Injuries
- Peripheral Joint Assessment
- Sport and Remedial Massage
- Research in Sport & Exercise Sciences
- Sports Academic Advising and Skills Development I
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
- Sports Academic Advising and Skills Development II
- Soft Tissue Techniques
- Principles of Rehabilitation
- Applied Rehabilitation
- Therapeutic Modalities for Rehabilitators
- Psychology for Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation
- Research Methods, Design, and Planning
Stage 3
Compulsory modules
- Professional Development and Placement
- Exercise Prescription, Referral, and Rehabilitation
- Research Study in Sport Science
- Strength and Conditioning for Rehabilitation
- Injury Prevention and Return to Play
- Sports Academic Advising and Skills Development III
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
You graduate with an excellent grounding in rehabilitation knowledge and extensive hands-on experience. In addition, you also develop the key transferable skills sought by employers, such as:
- excellent communication skills
- work independently or as part of a team
- the ability to solve problems and think analytically
- time management.
This means that our graduates are well-equipped for careers across a range of fields and have gone on to work for companies such as The King’s School, NHS, and Oxford United Football Club.