January 2023
Members,
It only seems two minutes ago since I wrote the December message, and the festive period has come and gone.
As January draws to a close it is full steam ahead for The Society of Sports Therapists.
In the previous Chair’s message I mentioned that one of the key strands in The SST’s strategy is education. As part of our continued work with Higher Education Institutions, we provide moderation to support examinations and to ensure the quality of our Graduate Sports Therapists; our future colleagues. Moderations take place during institution examination periods, and while this does vary slightly, they typically happen in December, January and May. Therefore, I would like to ask if any Member feels they may have suitable industry and/or academic experience, and want to support The SST with moderations, please send an up to date CV to education@thesst.org. In exchange for your expertise and time, you will be supported by our Education Officer, Howard Piccaver, and receive a financial reimbursement for any visits that you complete.
We are also piloting a mentorship (Dr Brian Bointon Mentorship Programme) to support recent Graduate Sports Therapists, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds . We believe that the mentorship will help mentees to develop, making better decisions and gaining new perspectives in their lives and careers.
Finally, I hope that you have a productive and prosperous 2023.
Kind regards,
Kristian
