2-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Science - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Sports Therapy

For entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University. Students' course length is determined mainly by their English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent). All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If the course is longer than 2 terms, students will take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.

Qualifying as a sports therapist enables students to provide advice and treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries - to empower people of all athletic levels to achieve optimal potential and performance. This course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists who will provide insurance for 250 hours of practice. On successful completion of this course students will be eligible to apply for membership with them. The course is split between theoretical and practical elements, and students will learn how to provide advice and treatment to manage the individual needs of a person within their sporting environment. This may involve designing and carrying out injury prevention programmes, providing immediate care of injuries and basic life support in recreational, clinical, training and competitive environments.