Entry Requirements:

80-120 UCAS points, based upon a minimum of one A Level or BTEC National Diploma in a sport-related discipline. For those students whose first language is not English, we require one of the following qualifications:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a grade of 6.0+
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 580 or above
• Cambridge Advanced with a Proficiency Grade C
• The University's own English Language qualification, Test for English Language Assessment Service (TELAS), as a minimum qualification.

How to Apply

Applications should be made through UCAS to the University of Bedfordshire. The application deadline date for this courses is January 15, 2010.

Key Features 

• This course is directly linked with the University of Bedfordshire enabling you to complete a further one year at the university to gain a full degree in Sports Therapy.
• There will be opportunities to complete work experience with various sports teams and clinics in and around Milton Keynes.
• Valuable knowledge will be gained that can be directly applied to the industry.

About the Course

This course is designed for those who wish to embark upon a career in the sports therapy profession. This course is a natural progression for those students who have already studied certain aspects of therapy through BTEC and VTCT, but who wish to enhance their knowledge at a higher level academically. As more people participate in sporting activities, the demand for sports therapists has increased.

Course Content

Year 1:

• Professional Planning and Academic Development in Sport & Exercise Science
• Sports Massage
• Studying Sport
• The Sporting Body
• Applied Anatomy
• Work-Based Learning Sports Massage.

Year 2:

• Physiology and Biometrics in Physical Therapy
• Quantitive Research Methods & Special Study Preparation
• Work-Based Learning II
• Sports Injuries & Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques.

Next Steps

On successful completion of the Foundation Degree, you have the opportunity of attaining a full Degree with or without Honours at the University of Bedfordshire.

Career Opportunities

Careers include working as a sports therapist for sports teams both on and off the field or within a clinic setting. There is also potential to work as a physiotherapist assistant.