Sports Therapy Level 3

Course code: OSC1013

Gain the knowledge of a sports therapist’s role with this level 3 course!

Learn what sports therapy involves and develop the knowledge you will need to become a successful sports therapist.
Gain an understanding of the anatomy and physiology relevant to sports therapy.
Develop your knowledge of sports psychology and how this is important for meeting your client’s needs.
Understand the importance of sports nutrition and how this can aid rehabilitation.

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All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by phone and post.

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Course Duration

Up to one year.

Study Hours

Approximately 80 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assessments.

Unit 1

Understanding Sports Therapy

Definition
Benefits
What skills does a sports therapist need?
Sports mentality
Practice management
Continued development
Insurance
Ethics
Hygiene
Marketing

Unit 2

Anatomy and Physiology

Muscular system
Muscle groups
Skeletal system
Tendons and ligaments
Joints
Respiratory system
Nervous system
Energy transportation

Unit 3

Sports Psychology

Definition
Origins
Techniques of sports psychology
The four C’s model
Maslow’s hierarchy
Personality types

Unit 4

Coaching and Performance Dynamics

Performance dynamics
Communication principles
Coaching skills
Performance improvement skills
Coaching methods
Levels of coaching

Unit 5

Sports Nutrition

Introduction
Nutrients
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrate
How is food energy measured?
Sports-specific nutrition
Nutrition and rehabilitation

Unit 6

Sports Injury and Rehabilitation

Introduction
Rehabilitation aims
Rehabilitation techniques
Common sports injuries
Strains and sprains
Back injuries
Head injuries

Assessment

Assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 80 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

The course is designed for distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide, plus tutor support by mail or email.

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.

This course has been benchmarked at level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE XO Student Discounts card
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

Are there any additional costs?

No. Everything you need is included in the price.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.