UDSPDTHE - BSc Sports and Dance Therapy
Course Specification
Validation status | Validated | |||||||||||
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Highest award | Bachelor of Science | Level | Honours | |||||||||
Possible interim awards | Bachelor of Science, Diploma of Higher Education, Certificate of Higher Education, Bachelor of Science | |||||||||||
Total credits for course | 360 | |||||||||||
Awarding institution | London Metropolitan University | |||||||||||
Teaching institutions | London Metropolitan University | |||||||||||
School | School of Human Sciences | |||||||||||
Subject Area | Health Sciences | |||||||||||
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About the course and its strategy towards teaching and learning and towards blended learning/e-learning
Course aims
The principal aim for this pathway is to develop students, from a wide variety of backgrounds, both academically and practically, so as to achieve both clinical competence and graduate ability. The student will develop the subject-specific knowledge and the ability to relate it to the clinical situation.
To understand the evidence-based nature of the therapies, it is essential that a level of understanding of science be achieved. Thus there is a substantial component of human and exercise science in the course. As the Society of Sports Therapists set the competency benchmarks for membership, these are reflected in the topics studied throughout the degree.
It is essential that the students develop an ability to problem solve and clinically reason. These skills are the foundations for accurate diagnosis and treatment formulation. The course aims to develop these critical and analytical skills to ensure that practice remains current but supported by a body of scientific knowledge.
The ultimate aim is to produce a contemporary course that reflects current clinical practice in sports therapy and dance rehabilitation. The students obtain a high level of clinical competence through practice and the problem based learning. The course develops these skills by directing the students to the resources that help them find solutions. Practical demonstrations and presentations ensure that they achieve the benchmarks for society membership.
The course encourages student interaction and contribution by developing their ability to work independently, in proposing and developing solutions to problems in a systematic and effective manner, and in communicating confidently and clearly both in writing and verbally. It enables the demonstration of the graduate attributes of self-awareness; performance in a variety of idioms and contexts; and ethical and creative considerations.
Students will be encouraged to engage meaningfully with personal development planning (PDP) through the curriculum, to enable them to reflect on, plan and review their own personal and academic skills. PDP will enable students to develop well supported claims to achievements and be able to articulate these to others and the University will enable students to recognise and record their achievements.
Course learning outcomes
The course learning outcomes listed below have been developed in-line with the Level 6 descriptors for Bachelor’s degree with honours as stated in the QAA’s Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2008)
1. Knowledge and understanding:
On completing the course, students will:
1.1 Have a thorough systematic knowledge of the various scientific topics studied
1.2 Show an ability to apply knowledge in practical settings involving dance, sport, exercise and the rehabilitation from injury
1.3 Have the capacity to execute and critically evaluate arguments within current research relevant to exercise science, injury and rehabilitation
2. Cognitive intellectual skills:
On completing the course, students will:
2.1 Be able to devise and sustain clear and logical arguments in support or criticism of medical and scientific theories with support from scholarly reviews
2.2 Demonstrate an ability to solve problems and reason in the application of knowledge to the clinical situation
2.3 Be able to analyse medical and patient information to make informed judgements based on current evidence
2.4 Show fluency with appropriate quantitative and numerical skills, involving relevant mathematical and statistical methods
2.5 Demonstrate academic and scientific literacy at graduate level
3. Transferable skills including those of employability and professional practice:
On completing the course, students will:
3.1 Have the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a concise, clear and professional manner
3.2 Have an understanding of: ethical, equal opportunity and professional issues and work within the professional code of conduct
3.3 Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary sports or dance medical team to prevent injury and diagnose and rehabilitate post injury
3.4 Demonstrate a range of other key transferable skills including active involvement in learning, exercise of initiative and judgement, use of appropriate resources and technology including IT, the ability to work both independently and with others, and the capacity for self-awareness and self-reflection
3.5 Appreciate the skills necessary to secure and retain employment, including: punctuality, professionalism, communication, consideration for others, creativity, and commitment
4. Subject-specific practical skills:
On completing the course, students will:
4.1 Be able to analyse patient information and derive a diagnosis and treatment plan supported by current scientific and medical evidence
4.2 Be able to competently and safely implement treatment and rehabilitative strategies to a patient with a sports and/or dance injury/ problem
4.3 Have an understanding of the main philosophies of practice in the sporting and/or dancing rehabilitation arena
4.4 Demonstrate an ability to lead and motivate others with an awareness of the different needs of patients
4.5 Demonstrate an understanding of practical skills relating to sport and exercise science, including competence in collecting data from a range of test equipment and from psychological inventories, and in implementing appropriate interventions.
4.6 Be able to suggest appropriate methodologies for a variety of measurements in sports and exercise science
Course learning outcomes / Module cross reference
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Principle QAA benchmark statements
Organised work experience, work based learning, sandwich year or year abroad
Course specific regulations
i) Satisfy the requirements for BSc with Honours (see University Undergraduate Scheme)
ii) Take all core modules* and pass the components as detailed in section 29
i) Passed ST4004 - Science, Research and Application
ii) Passed ST5012 – Sports and Dance Rehabilitation
iii) Passed ST5011 – Sports Therapy
Modules required for interim awards
Core modules required to gain BSc (Sports and Dance Therapy):
Level 4:
Essential Principles in Sports Science
Sports Anatomy and Physiology *(Pass Anatomy Written and Practical Exam on aggregate)
Practical Sport Experience
Science, Research and Application†* (Massage Practical and Massage Written Exam)
Level 5:
Sports and Dance Physiology†
Sports and Dance Rehabilitation†* (Pass All)
Sports Therapy†* (Pass All)
Biomechanics of Human Movement and Dance Technique†
Sports Science Research Methods†
Level 6:
Project†*(Pass on Aggregate)
Advanced Sports and Dance Therapy†* (Pass All)
Work Placement and Electrotherapy†* (Pass All)
Business Developments in Sport
All † modules include dance specific content
Unless all * components of these specific modules are passed then a student will obtain an exit title of Sports Health Studies (at all exit levels) and will not be able to gain membership to The Society of Sports Therapists. There are alternative exit awards at levels 5 and 6; Dip HE Sports Health and Dance Studies, BSc Sports Health and Dance Studies-non Hons.
Arrangements for promoting reflective learning and personal development
Students are encouraged to reflect throughout the course by teaching staff, who, during practical lessons and feedback opportunities, ask students to consider their own strengths and weaknesses. Self-reflection is considered a useful method for personal development. This is also achieved during the Level 4 Science, Research and Application module, that assesses a students personal and professional development plan.
By way of modules: ST4004 Science, Research and Application ST5060 Sports Science Research Methods and ST6P01 Sports Science and Therapy Dissertation students will progressively develop their PDP which will culminate in a CV and graduation statement. Students will take part in tutorials at all levels designed to facilitate discussion on what has been learnt in order that reflective learning will contribute to identifying objectives, success criteria, and action plans that can be included in PDPs.
Arrangements on the course for careers education, information and guidance
The course benefits from careers education, information and guidance at every level. Level 4 introduces professional studies, which requires students to develop a PDP, a plan that is further developed throughout the course. Level 6 includes a module dedicated to business skills, which is specifically tailored to benefit graduates in their chosen workplace.
The Faculty will develop its own employability Web pages on which will be provided model CVs, covering letters, graduation statements, job adverts, job descriptions and person specifications for use by PAAs and students. A number of employer and alumni led career events will be organised by the Faculty and each Cluster Group.
Other external links providing expertise and experience
Students will become student members of The Society of Sports Therapists. Throughout the course, students will benefit from visiting lecturers to gain knowledge in other specialist areas.
Professional Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) accreditations & exemptions
This course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
Career opportunities
This course opens up a number of career options in the rapidly developing area of dance science. By combining dance and sports therapy, this course gives you the skills needed to pursue roles such as dance company therapist (in-situ or touring), injury prevention officer for dance schools and companies, or pre- and post-performance masseuse.
You could also choose to set up your own clinic or work as a consultant, providing screening, choreography advice, prehabilitation and rehabilitation.
Entry requirements
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
- English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- 220 or more UCAS points from at least two A levels, including Dance, Physical Education, Human Biology, Biology, Sports Science or Sports Studies at grade C or above (or equivalent, eg BTEC Extended Diploma in Science or Sports with MMM)
Entry from appropriate foundation and access courses will also be considered.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.
If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing the Sciences BSc Extended Degree.
You should have some current or extensive past experience in dance. If you don't have the standard entry requirements, you may be interviewed to assess your dance background and suitability for the course.
Official use and codes
Approved to run from | 2013/14 | Specification version | 1 | Specification status | Validated |
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Original validation date | 01 Sep 2013 | Last validation date | 01 Sep 2013 | ||
Sources of funding | HE FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND | ||||
JACS codes | C600 (Sport and Exercise Science): 50% , B160 (Physiotherapy): 50% | ||||
Route code | SPDTHE |
Stage 1 Level 04 September start Offered
Code | Module title | Info | Type | Credits | Location | Period | Day | Time |
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ST4001 | Essential Principles in Sports Science | Core | 30 | |||||
ST4002 | Sports Anatomy and Physiology | Core | 30 | |||||
ST4003 | Practical Sport Experience | Core | 30 | |||||
ST4004 | Science, Research and Application | Core | 30 |
Stage 2 Level 05 September start Offered
Code | Module title | Info | Type | Credits | Location | Period | Day | Time |
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ST5005 | Sports and Dance Physiology | Core | 30 | |||||
ST5011 | Sport Therapy | Core | 30 | |||||
ST5012 | Sports and Dance Rehabilitation | Core | 30 | |||||
ST5060 | Sports Science Research Methods | Core | 15 | |||||
ST5073 | Biomechanics of Human Movement and Dance Technique | Core | 15 |
Stage 3 Level 06 September start Offered
Code | Module title | Info | Type | Credits | Location | Period | Day | Time |
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ST6053 | Business Developments in Health Sciences | Core | 15 | |||||
ST6P01 | Sports Science and Therapy Dissertation | Core | 30 | |||||
ST6054 | Advanced Biomechanics | Option | 15 | |||||
ST6064 | Clinical Exercise Physiology | Option | 15 |