This course will guide you to achieve clinical competence, subject-specific knowledge and the ability to relate it to the dance environment. It is a unique course, accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists (SST), which provides a strong scientific basis from which the pathologies and management of dance and sports injuries can be understood. You will be able to diagnose, form and implement a treatment/rehabilitative plan of a dance/sport injury or dysfunction. It differs from the current Sports Therapy courses in that it focuses on the specific demands of dance and aims to develop a distinguished understanding of treating athletes of this unique sport.
Course structure
Three levels, each of 120 credits.
Level 1 modules include:
Basic Sports Science
Functional Anatomy
Human Physiology
Introduction to Data Analysis
Massage*
Sports Therapy I*
Sports Training Principles
Level 2 modules include:
Dance Science and Therapy**
Exercise Physiology I
Manual Therapy 1*
Dance Performance Evaluation**
Rehabilitation 1*
Rehabilitation 2*
Sports Therapy 2*
Level 3 modules include:
Advanced Dance Therapy**
Electrotherapy
Manual Therapy 2*
Project (double module)*
Sports Therapy 3*
Sports Therapy Placement*
*These current modules will gain additional content focus on dance therapy.
**Module titles may vary.
In addition to the University’s standard entry requirements, you should have GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent), plus 240 points from two or more A-levels in the following subjects: biology, physical education, or a science discipline; or 240 points from two A-levels (Applied subjects) in Science; or a pass in BTEC National Diploma in Science (e.g. Sport and Exercise Science) with MMM and at least 5 merits in the final year excluding common skills. Entry from appropriate Foundation and Access courses will also be considered.
It is envisaged that all applicants will have some dance experience and background, formal clarification of this will be available after validation.
For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
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