Program Overview

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Sports Therapy MSc

Overview

The MSc Sports Therapy program at Edge Hill University is designed to help sports therapy graduates advance their knowledge and skills in the field. The program includes 200 hours of hands-on professional experience, which is carefully selected to align with the student's career goals. The program focuses on developing the student's understanding of strength and conditioning training methods, as well as their ability to work with real clients in a professional setting.

Course Features

• International students can apply
• Professional practice placements

What You'll Study

The program includes the following compulsory modules:

• Advanced Professional Practice
• Advanced Research Project
• Contemporary Issues in Clinical Practice
• Critical Issues in Strength and Conditioning
• Mental Health Awareness for Performance Sport Athletes and Practitioners

Advanced Professional Practice

This module provides an opportunity for students to apply theory to practice in applied and vocational settings. Students will undertake a concerted period of professional experience within the sport and exercise environment, which will help them develop their practical competencies, self-confidence, clinical reasoning, and adaptability.

Module code: SPT4902 Credits: 60 Assessment: 60% Coursework, 40% Practical

Advanced Research Project

This module enables students to engage in an in-depth advanced research project, specializing in a relevant area of interest. The project will be written up in the form of a journal article, and students may have the opportunity to disseminate their findings to external audiences.

Module code: SPT4901 Credits: 60 Assessment: 80% Coursework, 20% Practical

Contemporary Issues in Clinical Practice

This module develops employability skills and confidence in managing patients and athletes as a graduate sports therapist. Students will develop their contemporary clinical skills and enhance their understanding of the multidisciplinary considerations required to achieve a tailored approach to athlete and patient management plans.

Module code: SPT4906 Credits: 20 Assessment: 100% Practical

Critical Issues in Strength and Conditioning

This module involves the critical analysis and application of contemporary practices in strength and conditioning research. Students will explore the need for different strength and conditioning approaches and programs, depending on athletes' needs.

Module code: SPT4832 Credits: 20 Assessment: 70% Coursework, 30% Practical

Mental Health Awareness for Performance Sport Athletes and Practitioners

This module develops students' awareness of mental health and illness among performance sport athletes and practitioners. Students will consider how mental health can be understood in performance sport settings and explore the ways in which groups can effectively address the mental health needs of performance sport athletes.

Module code: SPT4737 Credits: 20 Assessment: 100% Coursework

How You'll Study

Learning and teaching methods include lectures, small group seminars, tutorials, workshops, taught practical sessions, and ICT-based learning. In addition, there will be fieldwork, directed independent study, and supervised individual research.

How You'll Be Assessed

You will be assessed through essays, projects, and lab reports, critical analysis of papers, and poster presentations. You will also deliver practical workshop sessions and undertake independent research.

Who Will Be Teaching You

The Sports Therapy team are highly experienced and enthusiastic, with a real commitment to teaching sports therapy. Staff are actively involved in national and international research and consultancy projects that influence the development of sports therapy and feed directly into the course.

Entry Criteria

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honors (2:1 or above) in sports therapy, accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists. GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) are also required.

English Language Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Facilities

The Department of Sport and Physical Activity places a strong emphasis on practical work, underpinned by outstanding facilities. There are dedicated laboratories in performance analysis, biomechanics, physiology, psychology, musculoskeletal, biochemistry, vision analysis, sleep, exercise, and performance, and functional rehabilitation, as well as a sports therapy clinic.

Finance

Tuition Fees

• UK Full-Time: £9,250 for the course
• UK Part-Time: £51 per credit for 180 credits
• International: £17,000 for the course

Your Future Career

You'll leave us with your MSc Sports Therapy, ready to work as an experienced graduate sports therapist. You'll significantly increase your expertise and knowledge as an evidence-based sports therapist and build valuable industry connections through your vocational placement. It could even open opportunities for your next role.

If the research side of your Master's becomes your focus, you will emerge with the academic research and study skills needed to take the next step on the path to a PhD.