BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy (Full-time) (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Entry requirements
Students are expected to achieve 112 UCAS points with a focus on science-based subjects and physical education. Students are also required to have a minimum of Grade C in GCSE Mathematics, English and Science.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists and is the longest-running Sport and Exercise Therapy degree in Wales. Students complete 200 hours of clinical practice in the final year through the on-site Sports Injury Clinic, and can also qualify as gym instructors and personal trainers.
Modules
- Kinesiology
- Introduction to Soft Tissue Skills
- Sport and Exercise Injuries
- Introduction to Chronic Disease
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Exercise Training (Gym Instructor)
- Exercise Training (Personal Trainer)
- Introduction to Sport & Exercise Therapy
- Academic Skills (Sport, Health and Outdoor Education)
- Exercise Physiology
- Early to Intermediate Rehabilitation
- Research in Sport, Health and Physical Education
- Biomechanics of Performance and Injury
- Peripheral Assessment and Mobilisations
- Spinal Assessment and Mobilisations
- Advanced Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention
- Independent Project (Sport, Health and Outdoor Education)
- Exercise and Nutrition for Specific Populations
- Sports Trauma Management
- Work Placement for Sport and Exercise Therapists
- Professional Practice for Sport and Exercise Therapists