BSc (Hons) Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation

Blending science and practice, our course offers inspiring placements with therapy clinics and sports teams so that you gain practical experience as an injury, rehabilitation and fitness specialist.

Course description

As demand for skilled sports therapists continues to grow, this new degree will help you develop high-level professional knowledge and skills so that you can go into practice after graduation.

• Choose a course recognised for its high academic quality; this course is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists
• Complete over 200 hours of clinical placements to gain hands-on experience of the profession and apply theory to practice
• Build a thorough understanding of the rehabilitation process, including manual therapy techniques, exercise therapy and sports massage
• Undertake fieldtrips to sporting events
• Make the most of our specialise facilities in our sports centre
• Be inspired by our enthusiastic and expert staff who boast a wealth of professional experience working with elite athletes

This is a dynamic course which will set you apart as an industry-ready sports therapist and rehabilitator.

As a sports therapist, you will take the lead in directing patients back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports-specific fitness. You’ll use sport and exercise principles to help boost performance, devise injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes, and provide assessments and treatments in recreational, training and competitive settings.

Offering a blend of science and practice, this course prepares you for the challenges of the role. You’ll gain a detailed understanding of the human body in terms of anatomy and movement. You’ll also cover all aspects of the rehabilitation process, including manual therapy techniques, exercise therapy, and sports massage.

Our degree has been designed in partnership with The Society of Sports Therapists to ensure you graduate with a nationally recognised qualification and a professional standing within the world of sports therapy. The Society is the lead organisation for sports therapists in the UK and approves degrees which set high professional standards.

On this course, you will have the opportunity to become a member of the society and upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for full membership as a graduate sports therapist. Many jobs within the sports therapy and rehabilitation arena require applicants to be registered with the Society of Sport Therapists, so this will help you to stand out to employers.