Innovations and Challenges in Transforming Reflective Practice within Sports Therapy Programmes: A Critical Examination

Catlow, Sarah (2025) Innovations and Challenges in Transforming Reflective Practice within Sports Therapy Programmes: A Critical Examination. Sports Therapy Journal (STJ), 1. pp. 6-15.

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Abstract

Reflective practice plays a vital role in higher education, especially within sports therapy programmes, as it enhances both student learning and professional growth. However, there is limited research on its integration into sports therapy curricula. This paper explores the challenges and opportunities in embedding reflective practice in sports therapy degrees. Key challenges include traditional assessment methods, student engagement, and staff training. Opportunities exist in developing alternative assessments that promote deeper reflection and integrating reflective practice into accreditation standards. By reviewing existing literature, this paper critiques current assessment approaches that may inhibit authentic reflective thinking and proposes new methods to encourage more meaningful reflection. It also emphasises the need for staff training to effectively support and assess reflective practices. Incorporating reflective practice into accreditation criteria can help ensure it remains a core element in the education and professional development of sports therapy students.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	: Reflective Practice, Sports Therapy, Assessment Methods, Curriculum Development
Depositing User:	Ms Raisa Burton
Date Deposited:	01 Jul 2025 10:45
Last Modified:	01 Jul 2025 10:45
URI:	https://marjon.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/17988
Related URLs:	https://www.staohk.org/

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