Sports Therapy

About this course

Sports therapy applies the principles of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and rehabilitation science to the prevention and management of injury in physically active individuals. It is a clinical discipline, distinct from sports science or physiotherapy, focused specifically on enabling athletes and active people to return to performance as safely and quickly as possible. The field demands both scientific knowledge and hands-on clinical skill, and the ability to assess, treat, and rehabilitate injuries in real performance environments. At Edge Hill University, this applied degree provides substantial hands-on experience working with clients in the on-campus clinic, putting theory into practice from early in the programme. You will study the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system, injury assessment and diagnosis, manual therapy, sports massage, rehabilitation planning, and

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 36% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 4% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 4% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 6% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 4% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 18% of graduatescards →

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