| Full-time Duration: | 1 year |
| School: | School of Sport and Exercise Science |
| Validation Status: | Validated |
| UCAS Code: | Z630 |
Introduction
Sports therapy is a dynamic field and therapists are a crucial part of medical teams at many sports clubs, working alongside physios, sports medicine doctors, and sports scientists. Sport and Exercise Therapy at Lincoln offers students the chance to develop the skills needed to work within the sports therapy industry.
The aim of the programme is to provide students who successfully complete the programme to the required level entry on to year two of the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy degree.
Modules
All Level 1 modules of the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy programme must be successfully completed for the award of the Certificate of Higher Education. The first year is designed to provide a solid knowledge-base, introducing sports therapy alongside sports science theory and concepts such as anatomy and physiology.
What You Need to Know
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. To help you choose the course that’s right for you, we aim to bring to your attention all the important information you may need. Our What You Need to Know page offers detailed information on key areas including contact hours, assessment, optional modules, and additional costs.
How You Are Assessed
The way you will be assessed on this course will vary for each module. It could include coursework, such as an essay, written and practical exams, portfolio development, group work or presentations to name some examples. The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to you promptly.
Career Opportunities
This programme is designed to provide successful students with the opportunity to progress directly on to our full degree programme. BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy graduate roles might include working as self-employed sports therapists or within professional sports clubs or private practice. Further opportunities may exist in the health and sport sectors or through research careers.
About the Certificate of Higher Education
As part of the University’s commitment to widening participation, our Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) programmes offer an alternative route for applicants who have accepted an offer from the University of Lincoln but have not quite achieved the requirements for direct entry onto their chosen degree programme.
Learn more about a Certificate of Higher Education from the University of Lincoln.