This module aims to bring together all the theoretical and practical knowledge that has been taught on the course in a real-life environment.
Students will be responsible for contacting potential placement hosts and they should aim to undertake placements at a minimum of two different organisations. Ideally these will be from different areas of sports therapy (e.g. sports massage clinics / sports teams / physiotherapy clinics) to gain as much global experience of the industry as possible.

In order to gain accreditation from the Society of Sports Therapists, students should evidence a minimum of 200 placement hours.

Assessment 1: Coursework: A reflective piece utilising a well-known reflective cycle based upon the students experience throughout the module. Learning outcome 1.

Assessment 2: Placement: Produce a logbook for >100 hours of placement. Learning outcome 2.

Formative Assessment: Students will be able to submit a draft reflective piece for feedback to the module tutor mid way through the module.

In order to provide the best learning experience to our students, the sport therapy team is committed to providing an environment that supports and encourages students to develop their knowledge, understanding and technical skills. To achieve this, we use a variety of teaching and learning techniques to meet the diverse needs of our students. These techniques include, but are not limited to, problem-based learning, context-based learning, simulation, and peer to peer learning. This approach ensures that students are able to contextualise their knowledge and understanding and best prepares them for employment.

Students will be required to be at a placement host for the majority of this module. Students will refine their skills within the Staffordshire University Sports Therapy (SUST) Clinic and at an external placement. Students are highly encouraged to observe practices of the host and look to engage above and beyond their duties with the host, for example to assist where appropriate, to further develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the host environment.¿

1. Apply a wide range of sports therapy specific practical skills and an in-depth knowledge of sports therapy related issues within a real practical environment

Knowledge and Understanding Application Problem solving Communication

2. Reflect upon and critically evaluate experiences during the placement(s) and award and identify your own future development needs

Reflection

Teaching Clinic

Telehealth Hub

Virtual Reality Studio

Office 365 & Microsoft Teams

Rehabilitation Zone

Brockbank, A., and McGill, (2007)¿Facilitating Reflective Learning in¿Higher¿Education. McGraw-Hill¿international.¿

Fanthome, C., (2004)¿Work Placements - a Survival Guide for Students, London, Palgrave/ Macmillan.¿

Moon, J.¿(2005)¿Reflection in Learning and Professional Development. Routledge

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Are you interested in gaining valuable work placement experience?

This module will equip you to seek and attend a variety of different work placements allowing you to gain as much industry experience as possible. You will have the opportunity to work with our existing work placement partners but also our SUST Clinic which is located at the University. An exciting module that will lead you into the world of work.