Please contact Truro and Penwith College to apply for this course:
Truro and Penwith College
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX
Tel: +441872267000
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk
TRUR1239
Sports Massage
In this module students learn the benefits associated with Sports Massage to include the theory and application of specialised sports massage, lymphatic drainage and prescriptive therapy. This module allows the student to develop and plan an effective treatment programme to favourably benefit individual clients and sporting groups.
TRUR1243
Research Methods
This module introduces the concept of scientific method and how this is applied to sport science. It will develop an understanding of quantitative and qualitative techniques and will introduce basic statistical analysis, interpretation, and presentation.
TRUR1273
Anatomy & Physiology
The aim of this module is to give students an understanding of the structure and function of those systems in the human body that are of direct relevance to sport and exercise.
TRUR1240
Osteology and Anatomy
The aim of this module is to provide students with an in depth understanding of the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems as well as their response to rehabilitation, sport and exercise. A great deal of focus will be aimed at origins and insertions as well as muscular movements and functions.
TRUR1242
Sports Injuries & Clinical Practice
This module will introduce students to a range of sports injuries in relation to their mycology and osteology. The module will develop skills needed to manage sports injury in a clinical environment. Manual techniques will be covered to equip students with the skill to form an injury diagnosis. Emphasis will be on clinical responses to potential sports related injuries, in line with accrediting body guidelines.
TRUR1274
Introduction to Biomechanics and Human Movement
This module will introduce students to a basic range of biomechanical principles concerning force, motion and human movement.
TRUR2245
Sports Therapy
Students will study a comprehensive range of techniques available to the sports therapist to equip students with all skills needed for professional practice. Emphasis will be placed on development of knowledge and good practice.
TRUR2275
Nutrition for Performance and Rehabilitation
This module will provide students with the nutritional knowledge to enable them to advise a wide range of people about their nutrition, which could include elite athletes as well as a variety of special populations. It will also look at how nutrition can play a vital role in rehabilitation of clients and its importance.
TRUR2276
Treatment and Management of Injuries
This module aims to develop an understanding of the treatment and management of a range of sports injuries in various sporting environments. Students should develop a proficient level of understanding and experience of the anatomical aspects of sporting injuries.
For further information and to apply for this course, please contact the college's admissions team directly using the contact details below.
Completing this course enables you to progress onto these related courses and programmes with the University of Plymouth at level 5 or level 6, as specifically defined by this programme’s progression agreement.
For further information, including the progression from foundation degree form, please visit https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/business-partners/partnerships/academic-partnerships/study-guide/progression-to-honours-degree
Please contact Truro and Penwith College to apply for this course:
Truro and Penwith College
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX
Tel: +441872267000
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX
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.
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.
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