Lecturer in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

I have been a Biokineticist in South Africa for more than 10 years. I completed my studies at the University of Johannesburg in 2009 with an undergraduate degree in Sport Psychology and an Honours degree in Biokinetics.

Entering into the workforce, I completed my internship at the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology focusing on exercise therapy for those with Diabetes and related chronic conditions. Following this, I migrated to a more orthopaedic based practice for rehabilitation of athletes and general populations.

Moving back to Cape Town, I started my own rehabilitation and therapy-based practice which I ran for 6 years. I was heavily involved with Villager Rugby Club (second oldest rugby club in the country) where I progressed to being head of medical. My buzzing practice brought in primarily orthopaedic based conditions as well as the odd neurological condition – this sparked more of an interest to become involved in neurological exercise rehabilitation and research. During this time, I also worked with 2 sports colleges teaching sports massage therapy. I found myself to be very comfortable in the classroom which encouraged me to pursue lecturing further as a full-time position. Teaching in a practical fashion, encouraging clinical reasoning and lateral thinking is a passion of mine and I look to interact with students in a fun and enjoyable way which encourages this sort of learning process.

Qualifications

• BA Sport Psychology
• BA (Hons) Biokinetics
• Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
• Certificate in Sports Nutrition and Supplementation

Teaching Role

• Sports Massage Therapy
• Structural Assessment and Professional Practice (L4)
• Normal Anatomical Structure and Function (L4)
• Sports Nutrition (L5)
• Advanced Physiology and Biomechanics (L5)
• Clinical Practice (L6)
• Electrotherapy and Therapeutic Modalities (L6)

Research Interests

• Neurological Exercise Rehabilitation
• Hydrotherapy as Therapeutic Modality
• Resistance Training as Therapeutic Modality
• Concussion Care

Contact Details

T: +44 (0)1234 400 400, Ext. 4328
E: tarryn.mutch@beds.ac.uk