1. The Society of Sports Therapists Raising The Bar in Sport & Exercise Medicine

2. The Society of Sports Therapists Key Points: Formed in 1990 Principle aims remain the same. These are:

3. The Principle Aims: To provide a professional body for Sports Therapists….. To validate nationally recognised educational qualifications….. To provide professional malpractice insurance….. To provide an academic platform for members….. To accredit vocational and post-registration Sports Therapy courses….. To lobby legislative and educational organisations..... To advise regulatory and sporting bodies in sport & exercise….. The Society of Sports Therapists

4. The Society of Sports Therapists Education and Training Evolved from Diploma programmes & football base Now 18 Universities are collaborating with the Society offering BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy programmes:

5. London Metropolitan University University of Teesside University of Chichester University of Hertfordshire University of Kent University of Huddersfield University of Central Lancashire University College Birmingham Edge Hill University Newcastle College University of Worcester Coventry University University of Bath Leeds Metropolitan University University of Gloucestershire University College Plymouth - St. Mark & St. John University of Staffordshire National College of Sport - Ireland The Society of Sports Therapists These are:

6. The Society of Sports Therapists Six universities run MSc programmes in Sports Therapy London Metropolitan University University of Teesside University of Chichester University of Hertfordshire University of Kent University of Huddersfield University of Central Lancashire University College Birmingham Edge Hill University Newcastle College University of Worcester Coventry University University of Bath Leeds Metropolitan University University of Gloucestershire University College Plymouth - St. Mark & St. John University of Staffordshire National College of Sport - Ireland

7. The Society of Sport Therapists Statutory Regulation Made a successful application to the UK Health Professions Council in 2006 for the Statutory Regulation of Sports Therapists Currently involved in final stages of the consultation process with the aim being for statutory regulation to be implemented in 2011-2012

8. Raising The Bar in Sport & Exercise Medicine What is Sports Therapy? An aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability. It utilises the principles of sport & exercise science, incorporating physiological & pathological responses to prepare the participant for training, competition, and where applicable, work. www.bluehealer.com.au The Society of Sport Therapists

9. Raising The Bar in Sport & Exercise Medicine A Graduate Sports Therapist is an autonomous practitioner who has the knowledge & ability to: utilise sport and exercise principles to optimise preparation & injury prevention provide the immediate care of injuries and basic life support in a recreational, training & competitive environment provide appropriate sports massage pre and post activity assess, treat, and where appropriate, refer on for specialist advice and intervention implement appropriate rehabilitation programmes www.bluehealer.com.au What is a Graduate Sports Therapist? The Society of Sport Therapists

10. Raising The Bar in Sport & Exercise Medicine Core Competencies for a Member of The Society of Sports Therapists Prevention of injuries Recognition & evaluation of injuries Management, treatment & appropriate referral Rehabilitation Education & counselling Can all be applied in a training, competitive and/or rehabilitation environment The Society of Sport Therapists

11. Raising The Bar in Sport & Exercise Medicine Summary A Graduate Sports Therapist who is a member of The Society of Sports Therapists has the knowledge, skills and abilities to work as an autonomous practitioner throughout the complete sport & exercise spectrum They are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team - so important for future sporting success The Society of Sport Therapists

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