• Question: I know this isn't really your subject, but what would it take to be a sports physio?

    Asked by andyisadofinhouspotato to Jamie, Jodie, Kat, Mark, Niamh on 17 Mar 2011 in Categories: .
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      Mark Hill answered on 16 Mar 2011:

      andyisadofinhouspotato,

      I have a sports physio, for when I pick up a running injury. He keeps me racing and, also being a runner, understands to psychological frustrations of injury and ‘lay-up’.

      I think that a good grounding in physiology is essential, starting with biology and chemistry. However, physics also plays a part, in understanding locomotion and the mechanics of sports. There are various degree courses out there that would assist, such as in sports science, but the best place to go to for advice is the careers section on the following web site, for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists – http://www.csp.org.uk/ .

      I hope that this gives you starting point. Good luck. I don’t think that you will ever be out of business!

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      Jamie Pringle answered on 16 Mar 2011:

      Hello andy,

      No problem, my sister is one at leeds. You obviously need to do a BSc Degree in Physiotherapy, and then probably do an MSc in Sports physiotherapy. If I remember correctly, my sister needed an ‘A’ level in Biology and 2 others. Check out University websites advertising physiotherapy degrees for entry requirements. Mark has given you a more extensive answer.

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      Niamh Nic Daeid answered on 16 Mar 2011:

      Hi andy

      I defer to my sporty colleagues to answer that one for you 🙂

    • Photo: Katherine Davies

      Katherine Davies answered on 17 Mar 2011:

      Hi

      I would suggest a physiotherapy degree, for which you would need A-levels or similar in biology and sport. Other sciences would help. Im not certain though.

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