Overview
At Sports Therapy from Edge Hill University the focus is on professional practice is supplemented by bespoke modules aligned to mental health awareness for athletes and practitioners, as well as critical issues in strength and conditioning, reflecting the specialisms available to graduate sports therapists. You will also complete a research project, developed around your own interests, which could lead to your work being submitted for publication. You will graduate as a professionally qualified, evidence-based sports therapist with extensive real-world experience in all facets of contemporary sports therapy.
Careers
The course will enhance the employability options available to you as a graduate sports therapist by increasing your professional experience. The professional practice focus enables you to develop experience specific to your professional objectives and engage directly with industry partners. The diversification of skills in the taught modules aligned with strength and conditioning and mental health awareness will further strengthen the breadth of your expertise as an evidence-based practitioner. You will also graduate well prepared for PhD study.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Performance analysis,
- Biomechanics,
- Physiology,
- Psychology,
- Musculoskeletal,
- Biochemistry,
- Vision analysis,
- Sleep, exercise and performance,
- Functional rehabilitation,
- Sports therapy clinic.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Physiotherapy Sports Management Sports Sciences View 368 other Masters in Sports Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in sports therapy and professional accreditation with the Society of Sports Therapists. GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) are also required.
- If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’. Further information will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.
- English Language Requirements
Tuition Fee
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International
13500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7000 GBP per year during 12 months.
Tuition fees for part-time study on this MSc are £39 per credit for UK students. This is equivalent to £780 per 20 credit module.
Living costs for Cambridge
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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