Students approved for advanced entry are required to complete a bridging programme to cover elements covered on the current year 1 modules to satisfy LMU academic requirements. A Certificate of Completion from Portobello Institute will be awarded for attending this programme, ahead of entry onto this degree programme.

This programme takes place over 2 weeks in September ahead of the commencement of the academic year. Attendance on this bridging programme is mandatory. It takes place in September ahead of the commencement of the academic year – there is no charge for this programme.

Module Description

In this module we will focus on the acute and chronic adaptations to exercise and training of the cardiovascular, pulmonary and muscular systems and consider how each system contributes to limitations of human performance. We will explore how the nervous and endocrine systems integrate the response to exercise and training. We will also explore differences in response and adaptation between adult and paediatric participants in exercise.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, muscular and endocrine systems
2. Discuss the responses of the cardiovascular, pulmonary and muscular systems to an acute exercise bout
3. Evaluate the roles of the cardiovascular, pulmonary and muscular systems in the limitation of human exercise performance
4. Discuss the responses of the cardiovascular, pulmonary and muscular systems to an exercise training programme
5. Explain how the nervous and endocrine systems co-ordinate the acute and chronic responses to exercise
6. Show competence in collection, collation and analysis of data from various physiological practicals.

Module Description

This module focuses on functional rehabilitation within the practice of sports therapy. Learners will gain the underpinning knowledge and practical ability to screen for injuries, interpret the findings and implement a pre-habilitation programme to help reduce the risk of injury. Learners will be able to plan, implement and deliver rehabilitation and remedial programmes suitable for the early, intermediate, late and pre-discharge stages of any common sports injury.

Learners will develop their abilities to prescribe and deliver progressive exercise programmes. They will be able to make reasoned decisions in the selection of exercise focused on: flexibility, endurance, strength, power / speed, skill and co-ordination. Return to sport, warm-up and cool down will be explored. Within this module learners will explore the participation of specific populations in exercise and sport, including: the elderly, children and those with disabilities.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

1. Demonstrate, justify and critique the use of exercise for injury prevention, progressive return to function, rehabilitation and performance enhancement.
2. Design, implement and evaluate appropriate individual and group rehabilitation programmes for a given patient(s) / client(s).
3. Outline the key components of fitness / functional capacity and discuss how these may be improved with exercise.
4. Prescribe, evaluate and analyse exercise performance to provide effective feedback to the performer.

Module Description

This module is delivered in the final year of the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree alongside.
A case-based approach to assessment and management of sports injuries will be used to explore the evidence behind both assessment and management strategies currently employed. This module will explore the evidence base for the management of sports injuries using a regional, case-based approach. Learners will have opportunities to further refine their clinical skills. They will build on their initial learning in relation to first aid and consider more advanced emergency and trauma management.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

1. Justify and demonstrate critical understanding of appropriate assessments for a range of sports specific injuries with a thorough understanding of the best current literature;
2. Plan, carry out and evaluate critically sports specific pre- screening assessment;
3. Plan sports specific pre-habilitation strategies with critical evaluation of published material;
4. Justify critically and outline specific rehabilitation programmes for a range of sports injuries;
5. Justify and demonstrate critical understanding of appropriate interventions for a range of sports specific injuries with a thorough understanding of the best current literature.

Module Description

Building on Sports Therapy modules in years 1 & 2, this module will explore and expand on basic First Aid scenarios for both pitch/courtside and treatment rooms with an emphasis on the management of traumatic sports injuries and Emergency Action Plan for Sports Therapist.
Practical scenarios include, but not limiting to the conscious but unresponsive, unconscious both breathing and non-breathing, spinal injury, AED, recovery positions, choking and varying types of bleeding.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

1. Complete structured, logical assessment and treatment skills essential to the management of traumatic sports injuries.
2. Critically reflect on incident/s that required Sports Trauma intervention.
3. Effectively conduct primary and secondary surveys; Competently manage spinal immobilization, spinal injury, suction devices
4. Competently deal with a range of Sports Trauma scenarios.

Module Description

Building on Sports Therapy modules in years 1 & 2 this module introduces learners to advanced therapeutic modalities including electrical (neuromuscular electrical stimulation, transcutaneous electrical stimulation, interferential), mechanical (ultrasound), electromagnetic (laser). The focus is on learners developing their use of clinical reasoning to ensure they can justify their approach to treatment using the appropriate evidence base.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

1. Understand and critically analyse the main philosophies of practice in electrotherapy modalities
2. Understand the principles and practice of maintaining electrical safety in relation to the usage of electro-medical apparatus.
3. Apply the mediums of ultrasound, interferential, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapies safely and effectively to traumatised tissues.

Module Description

This module offers learners the opportunity to undertake an in- depth piece of work focused on a Sports Therapy topic of their choice. The Research Project may take various forms of empirical research, employing different kinds of methods and methodologies such as surveys, interviewing or processing secondary data. The project provides an opportunity to apply the research methods covered during their course.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

1. Formulate a problem relevant to Sports Therapy.
2. Review relevant literature (this may be theory, research studies, official statistics, policy documents etc.)
3. Follow through an investigation which will involve designing a piece of empirical research (considering the key methodological issues, risks and ethical issues)
4. Incorporate relevant knowledge and skills from other parts of their degree including theoretical, methodological, analytical or substantive elements
5. Using available evidence, develop an argument, and write up their material in a coherent and well-presented dissertation and produce a conference quality poster.

Module Description

Learners will undertake 200 hours of supervised clinical placement in a sport and/or exercise related environment. At least 50 of these hours will take place in the Learner Sports clinic. 10% of placement hours can be acquired during first and second years following successful completion of the modules. Learners will be supported in obtaining and undertaking further supervised placement activities outside of the Institute. Portobello Institute understand the importance of securing placements for learners so that they can compound their academic learning with hands on practical experiences. Portobello Institute have an arrangement with several organisations that accommodate our learners during their placement. Theses placements are assigned to learners based on their geographical home address and individual needs. Programme managers will support them through this aspect of learning and assessment. Placement Supervisors are nominated by each placement and mentor the learners whilst on placement. They also complete a report on the placement and return to the Programme manager on completion of the placement.

On completion of this module learners will be able to demonstrate achievement of the Society of Sports Therapists Standards of Proficiency drawing on their learning from the experience undertaking this module and other modules within the course.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the standards of proficiency expected of a sports therapist.
2. Demonstrate the skills required of a sports therapist in practice
3. Use evidence critically to ask and answer appropriate clinical questions to improve their sports therapy practice
4. Evidence plans for their future continuing professional development by reflecting critically upon their current, knowledge, understanding and practice
5. Have undertaken at least 200 hours of supervised practice