Sports Therapy at Chichester
Sports Therapy is now an important component of injury treatment in sport. Our courses are designed to ensure you will become an independent practitioner in both practical and theoretical areas of injury management.
The aim of the programme is to broaden and deepen your understanding of sports therapy through the academic study of sports medicine and sports science. As a Sports Therapist you are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team necessary to provide the best care, management and rehabilitation for sport and recreational participants, regardless of age and ability. It utilises the principles of sport and exercise sciences incorporating physiological and pathological processes to prepare the participant for training,competition and where applicable, work!
"I feel this course offers a good relationship between theory and practical, and has developed my treatment skills in all aspects of sport. I would highly recommend this course and the social life that comes with it". Sports Therapy Student
You will gain competencies in
- First aid to injuries in a recreational, training and competitive environment
- Examination and assessment of sports injuries (spinal and peripheral joints) and where appropriate, refer on for specialist advice and intervention
- Planning and implementing appropriate treatment regimes for the injured athlete
- Soft tissue manipulation and sports massage pre and post activity
- The rehabilitation of the patient/ athlete back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness
- Utilising sports and exercise principles to optimise preparation and injury prevention programmes
- Electrotherapy including modalities such as ultrasound, interferential, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, and laser
The Sport Therapy degree also contains the study of sports science, essential elements for a practitioner prescribing exercise. These include knowledge of human anatomy, cellular and exercise physiology, sports psychology, sports biomechanics and sports nutrition. Modules are supported by the latest research findings.
Sports Therapy Career Options
For more information please visit: Careers for Sports Therapy Students
Further Information
For more information on Sports Therapy and the indicative modules for this course, please visit the online prospectus
The Society of Sports Therapists
The Society of Sports Therapists work in collaboration with a number of leading Universities and Chichester is one of them. Read more