Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Description

Focusing on the therapy and rehabilitation strategies which are complementary to those traditionally offered by a veterinarian, this programme will equip students to evaluate, design and administer a range of treatments. Throughout this programme you will gain an understanding of equine physiology and anatomy and, by the end of the three years, be equipped to either enter postgraduate study or progress into this emerging field as a self-employed practitioner.

The programme, which has been designed with the help of industry experts, makes full use of brand new facilities and is suitable for people who, whilst they have an interest in horses, may not be current active riders.

The aims of the programme are:

• To develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of equine therapy and rehabilitation methods as they relate to equestrian sports. There is a particular emphasis on development of practical and analysis skills for enhancement and maintenance of general health and welfare following injury
• To develop personal managerial skills in all subject areas as well as critical analysis and research skills
• To build on and enhance your ability to locate, collect and analyse data from a range of sources as well as the selection of appropriate therapies following examination and diagnosis.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 10350 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Year 1

• Anatomy and Muscle Function (15 credits)
• Professional Practice (15 credits)
• Physiology and Biochemistry of Exercise (15 credits)
• Horse Handling and Groundwork (15 credits)
• Introduction to Therapy and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
• Coaching for Performance (15 credits)
• Nutrition (15 credits)
• Learning how to Study and Learn (15 credits)

Year 2

• The Science of Movement (15 credits)
• Nutrition for Performance and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
• Herbal Medicine and Zoopharmacognosy (15 credits)
• Business Finance and Financial Systems (15 credits)
• Research Skills (15 credits)
• Work-based training (30 credits)
• One option from: Hydrotherapy; The Coaching Practitioner (15 credits)

Year 3

• Entrepreneurial Behaviour (15 credits)
• Applied Biomechanics and Movement Science (15 credits)
• Current Issues in Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
• Holistic Therapy and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
• Equine Studies Project (30 credits)
• One option from: Musculo-skeletal Therapy; Examination and Diagnostics (15 credits)
• One option from: The Reflective Practitioner; The Horse as Therapist (15 credits)

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

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Requirements

Applicants should have:

240 UCAS points

FROM A-levels, preferably one in a science-based subject

OR a Level 3 vocational qualification.

• All applicants should have GCSE grade C or above in English, mathematics and science.

Students benefit from facilities which have been developed as part of the London 2012 Olympic legacy. These include an on-site hydrotherapy pool, showjumping paddock and outdoor manege, as well as stabling for 20 horses.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Greenwich.