Sports Therapy (Hons) Plymouth Marjon University

Overview

The Sports Therapy (Hons) programme of the Plymouth Marjon University comprises enriching theoretical and evidence-based study, blended with practical application in our world-class sports centre and a minimum of 400 clinical hours of hands-on experience. Students will experience the practical side of sports therapy from the very beginning of the course with hands-on training in our Sports Therapy Clinic with supervision by qualified staff. These practical sessions are always underpinned by the scientific principles of therapeutic interventions and developments.

In the clinic students will learn how to use the latest technologies, e.g. diagnostic ultrasound, anti-gravity treadmill, RS footscan, laser therapy, interferential therapy etc., for clinical assessment and rehabilitation.  As a student of our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy programme, you will have opportunities to use and conduct research and clinical assessments with various highly advanced equipment at our state of the art BASES accredited Biomechanics & Physiology Laboratories.

You will gain valuable knowledge and experience in functional anatomy, physiology for sport and rehabilitation, sports biomechanics, soft tissue therapy, sport science and strength and conditioning to lend strong foundations for whichever career route you choose to take.

Key facts

We are renowned for producing excellent vocationally focused graduates. This course prepares students to work as exercise professionals in preventative and rehabilitative treatment for the National Health Service (NHS). It equips them for careers as clinical demonstrators, as performance specialists with professional sports clubs and governing bodies and as rehabilitation specialists both the private and public sectors, working in sports clubs and sports injury clinics. Our students are also well prepared for a number of roles with the Armed Forces.

Our graduates have gone on to work for companies including Plymouth Argyle, Plymouth Albion, Exeter Chiefs and Torquay United, and setting up their own successful businesses. Graduates are also eligible for further study and could progress to a masters degree, a PhD or train as a teacher with a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE).