WELCOME TO THE UOP PHYSIO SOCIETY
On this page, you will find information about kit orders, CPD courses, social events, the society and how you can get involved and our charity of the year.
ABOUT the Physio Society
We have 3 clear and simple aims this year:
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To integrate all our year groups (BSc, MPhysio & MSc) through regular activities, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
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Create an environment that promotes knowledge sharing.
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Encourage student ownership of our physio society including committee and members.
SOCIAL EVENTS
2024/2025
Sea dips!
A common favourite past time amongst physio students is swimming in the sea at the hoe or devil's point, join the group chat to find out when others are going or to suggest a swim yourself!
Monthy Hikes!
On the first Saturday of every month we will be leading a hike through the areas around Plymouth! More information of where we are going will be shared in the hiking group chat prior.
Halloween Party - 2nd November (we know it's late)
Upstairs in the roundabout from 19:30 with the OT society!! There will be fun games, karaoke and challenges throughout the evening!
This event is FREE for society members or £3 for non-society members, tickets available on our page now!
Christmas Dinner - Sat 14th December At the village restaurant at 17:30. Pre-order your 3-course meal when you buy a ticket, £30.95 for society members or £34.00 for non-society members!
Respond to the poll in the society group chat to bag yourself a space at this event!
Spring Ball - Saturday 5th April. At the New Continental Hotel from 19:30. Tickets up soon, £34.00 for members and £38.00 for non-members! Included sit down meal and pick'n'mix, A DJ and photographer and of course a bar to keep you going all night.
More information on our socials and to come on the Whatsapp chat!
Any questions regarding social events, please feel free to get in touch with us via our socials or email us! uop.physiosoc@gmail.com
ONLINE EVENTS
Please check out our social media for updates on events or information on any upcoming events.
Instagram - @uop_physiosociety
Facebook - University of Plymouth Physio Soc
We also have Whatsapp group chats for the whole cohort as well as for more specific regular events.
Physio Soc 24'-25' groupchat - https://chat.whatsapp.com/H9WfmTEQppJ5seps6seRBj
Find out more and stay up to date!
CPD EVENTS AND TRAINING
Sports Taping and Kinesiology Taping courses
Course dates: Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th February 2025
Please register your interest at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10xlH8PBAtjRneqCSAHnDT2goksQ2qPO070ORSehWYaA/edit?usp=sharing
Level 3 award in Strength & Conditioning
2 day course, £440
https://www.proactive-training.co.uk/strength-and-conditioning
2 courses run in one weekend
Day 1 Peripheral joint mobilisation techniques
Day 2 Spinal mobilisation techniques
£100 per day or 10% discount if you attend both days.
https://www.proactive-training.co.uk/peripheral-joint-mobilisation-techniques-course
https://www.proactive-training.co.uk/spinal-mobilisation-techniques-course
PHYSIO SOC KIT
New Physio Soc kit OUT NOW!! More colours and choices are available on Fitness for Sport, Physio Society, Plymouth.
Any questions, feel free to contact the society, year reps or our Kit rep Eva directly.
MEET YOUR COMMITTEE
Alex Scarlett - Chair
Lottie Moxam - Secretary
Avaliable - Treasurer
Sarah Hodgson - Fundraising Rep
Mollie Ford - Fundraising Rep
Daisy Mills - Health and Safety Rep
Eva Bunting - Kit Rep
Daniel Jones - Kit Rep
Amelia Jessop - Social Media Sec
Available - Events Rep
Available - CPD Rep
Available - All Year Reps
JOIN THE COMMITTEE
Joining the committee is a great experience and a way for you to get involved with the physio community. It is also an excellent addition to your CV and discussion point at the interview!
We invite anyone interested in joining the committee for this or the next academic year to send their expression of interest to the committee via the committee email uop.physiosoc@gmail.com or Alex our chairperson alexander.scarlett@students.plymouth.ac.uk.