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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level 

Level Five

UCAS Code 

C604

What's it all about? 

Are you patient and sympathetic to people? Are you able to work under pressure? Do you have an optimistic approach to life? You will use these skills to treat injured sportsmen and women of all ages and levels of sporting ability, both amateur and professional. Our foundation degree, accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, will give you detailed knowledge of injury prevention, assessing injuries, and introduce you to the rehabilitation of various sporting injuries.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to:

  • the one year BSc (Hons) Health and Fitness top-up degree at Plymouth University
  • the final year of the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree or BSc (Hons) Fitness and Coaching degree at the University College of St Mark & St John
  • the second or final year of health and fitness degrees at a range of universities
  • a wide range of careers in the health, fitness and sports therapy industries.

 

Entry Requirements 

We welcome applications from those who have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above including English and maths, and one of the following:

  • 160 UCAS tariff points to include relevant science subject
  • a BTEC national award in a related subject
  • a 14-19 advanced diploma
  • an advanced Apprenticeship
  • an NVQ level 3 in a related subject
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

Two years

Are there any exams? 

Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework including practicals, examinations and end-module tests.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The course includes the following modules:

  • sports massage
  • sports psychology
  • human anatomy
  • biomechanics and kinesiology
  • safety and sports injuries
  • health-related fitness programmes and exercise design
  • health issues
  • sports nutrition
  • sports therapy case studies
  • research skills
  • rehabilitation and reconditioning.

When can I study? 

Various days and times
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

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Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

Case Studies

Leona Yabsley

Leona Yabsley

The course gave me a great opportunity to achieve good grades and set me up for a good career. I've met lots of new people and am learning new things every day. I know that I am going to have a good qualification when I finish my course, so that keeps me working hard. The College is great if you want an adult atmosphere.

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