UCAS course code | 7L33 |
Institution code | C83 |
Duration | 1 year |
Course type | Full-time, Part-time route available |
Location | City College Plymouth |
Course details
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Course overview
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Core modules
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Interdisciplinary Practice and Wider Professional Issues (CITY3001)
With the professions of strength & conditioning and sports therapy rapidly gaining increased recognition and regulation globally it is imperative for developing professionals to have an appreciation of the principles and practices of international peers and organisations. Holistic understanding of the profession and its application in the wider, non-athlete population will add to the employability of learners.
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Employability and Reflective Practice (CITY3002)
Having an understanding of industry requirements in relation to employability is essential for graduates in an increasingly competitive market. This module allows learners to explore current opportunities to further develop their skills and understanding of their professional identity. Reflective practice will be encouraged to highlight and support individual continuing professional development.
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Advanced Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (CITY3003)
This module consolidates previous sports therapy knowledge whilst developing advanced manual & electrotherapy modalities for the treatment, management & rehabilitation of sporting injuries. Current & contemporary themes of effective injury management will be critically explored in a practical, problem solving environment to replicate the demands of the skilled sports therapy & injury rehabilitation specialist.
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Strength and Conditioning for Sports Therapists (CITY3005)
This module exposes learners to concepts influencing the design of athletic training for a range of athletes. Exploration of performance testing and principles of sports biomechanics will further enhance the sports therapists theoretical knowledge and practical application of strength and conditioning, exercise and performance analysis.
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Research Project (CITY3014)
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Fees, costs and funding
How to apply
Our partnership with City College Plymouth
Help & enquiries
- Admission enquiries
- info@cityplym.ac.uk
- +44 1752 305786
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 5QG- http://www.cityplym.ac.uk
Open days
Partner college open days
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
University of Plymouth open days
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
Studying with City College Plymouth
Just one-and-a-half miles from the University of Plymouth, we’re one of the largest colleges in the South West, with two main sites linked by shuttle buses, with a dynamic Students’ Union and Student Liaison Team.
