1Course Overview
Sports Therapy Level 3
Course code: OSC1013
Gain the skills to become a Sports Therapist, from home!
- Learn what Sports Therapy involves and develop the skills 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 sports-therapeutic needs professionally.
- Discover sports-specific nutrition, e.g. for sprinters, swimmers, and body-builders, and the nature of sports injuries.
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.
Boost your career opportunities and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!
2Course Content
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 Cs Model
- Maslows 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
3Other Information
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 by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (This lists details of all the units you have completed as part of your course).
The course itself has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners’ or employers’ requirements. The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards’ Quality Licence Scheme. This means Open Study College have undergone external quality checks to ensure that the organisation and the courses’ it offers meet a high standard. Regular reviews of our courses are carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification, but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. The unit summary can be used as evidence towards your Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector.
The course depth and study has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual.
ABC Awards are a national awarding organisation that have years of experience in developing and awarding high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. They have a comprehensive portfolio of over 650 Ofqual regulated qualifications on the national Qualifications and Credit framework (QCF) for all ages and abilities post-14.
4Q&As
Course Questions & Answers
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 CV writing service
- *Comprehensive study guide
- *Exclusive Open Study College Pen
- *Student study planner
- *Three colour highlighter
- *Student notebook
- *Document wallet
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* 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?
We offer a course replacement service which ensures that, if your course pack is lost or damaged throughout the duration of your studies, we can issue you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee. This is available by calling our Student Support team on 03300 563100.
What do i do if i still have questions?
For further information please contact us.
5Reviews
The course fits around my personal commitments perfectly
Getting on really well with my course. I am on the first assignment now and the course fits around my personal commitments perfectly. Solid 5 stars from me. I wanted to study this subject because i find learning about the body and all of the other aspects of sports therapy very interesting. I am hopefully after completing this course going to university for further my studies.
