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Access to HN Sports Therapy

Campus Granton Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 6

Study mode Full time

Duration 20 weeks

Start date Jan 2024

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Course overview

The Access to Sports Therapy course offers learners an insight to our HNC Soft Tissue Therapy and HND Sports Therapy courses. It can be the first step for those interested in pursuing a further career in Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy or Sports Rehabilitation.

 

What you will learn

The course introduces you to topics such as

  • Body Massage
  • Anatomy
  • Sports Injuries
  • Principles of Fitness

You will be expected to work closely with your peers in both practical and theory-based units

How the course is assessed

  • Students will complete a variety of tasks and assessments to demonstrate  knowledge and understanding or practical competency.

Number of days per week

  • 3  days per week 

Entry requirements

  • 3 National 5 at C or above, preferably to include English and/or a science
  • Core skills at level 5

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • Applications accepted with the above qualifications or experiential learning

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

If successfulon this course, a student may be invited to step up to HN level and beyond:-

  • HNC Soft Tissue Therapy
  • HND Sports Therapy
  • B.Sc (Hons) Sports Rehabilitation 

Career options

While there is no direct qualification for employment from this course, it could be used in addition to a fitness qualification to raise skill level or as a platform to go further in therapy and gain employment in this area

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date Duration
Granton Campus Full time 22/01/24 20 Weeks

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