Sports Therapy
Hello Everyone!
Welcome to the Sports Therapy resources page.
Here you will find out exactly what our academics are looking for in their students, including skills they look out for, some of the topics they want you to know, recommended reading and useful places to boost your knowledge.
So without further ado let's get started!
Skills we are looking for
- Curiosity
- Keen to ask questions
- Effective problem-solving skills
- The ability to work on your own initiative
- Effective communication skills
- An interest and basic understanding of the degree path
- Able to accept constructive criticism and act on feedback
- Keep a diary/manage your time effectively
- Independent learners
- Understanding of E-mail etiquette
- Note-taking during classes
Topics to explore before you start
- Musculoskeletal anatomy
- Basic physiology (e.g. cardiorespiratory system basics)
- An awareness of basic fitness testing methods
Watch our taster lectures to gain an insight into what it's like to study sport at university.
Recommended reading to prepare for university
- Biel, A. (2019). Trail Guide to the Body: How to Locate Muscles, Bones and More (6th ed.), United States of America, Books of Discovery. ISBN:0998785067.
- Prentice, W. E. (2015). Rehabilitation techniques for sports medicine and athletic training (6th ed.), United States of America, Slack inc. ISBN:1617119318.
- Brukner, P., and Khan, K. (2017) Clinical Sports Medicine (5th ed.), Australia, McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN:1743761384.
Programmes to know
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
Websites our academics recommend
The Society of Sports Therapists:
The Society of Sports Therapists was established in 1990 and today it is the lead organisation for Sports Therapists in the UK.
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Science:
The professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK.
The UK Strength and Conditioning Association:
The UKSCA is the pre-eminent professional body for strength and conditioning practitioners in the UK.
Professional bodies to research
The Society of Sports Therapists:
The Society of Sports Therapists was established in 1990 and today it is the lead organisation for Sports Therapists in the UK.
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Science:
The professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK.
The UK Strength and Conditioning Association:
The UKSCA is the pre-eminent professional body for strength and conditioning practitioners in the UK.
Courses Herts offer
Interested in studying Sports Therapy here at Herts?
Take a look at our undergraduate course below:
As part of this course, you will have the opportunity to add an additional year to study abroad or do a work placement.
Get a feel for studying at Herts
Contact us
We hope you all found these resources useful but we appreciate that you may have more questions.
If you have any questions regarding our campuses, facilities, accommodation or just general life here at Herts, you can contact current Herts students via Unibuddy.