Good sports

Edge Hill Sports Therapy students had their skills put to the test recently as they took part in a national football tournament.

First and second year students on the Sports Therapy courses were invited to attend the Umbro National Championships that took place in Manchester. 

Students rose to the challenge of providing sports therapy cover for the participants in the tournament, which sees over 400 male, female and youth football teams compete in matches at the week-long event.

This is the second year students have attended the tournament and it's hoped it will become a regular event in the Sports Therapy course calendar.

Lisa Hartley, Senior Lecturer in Sports Therapy said: "The organiser of the Umbro tournament approached the department due to connections with our staff. The feedback was fantastic from the players, coaches and organisers involved in the event - the students did really well.

"Events like this are great experiences for our students, as on-the-job training forms an essential part of the course as a way to improve clinical skills."

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