Sports Therapy with Foundation Year

Turn your passion for sport and recovery into a rewarding career. Our Society of Sport Therapists (SST) accredited BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree gives you the hands-on experience, knowledge, and industry connections to thrive in the world of sports rehabilitation. Whether you're treating professional athletes or supporting everyday clients, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact.

Why Study BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy?

Accreditation by the Society of Sports Therapists (SST)

This course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists (SST), ensuring it meets the professional standards required for contemporary sports therapy practice and helping enhance your career prospects upon graduation.

Real-World Experience in Our Sports and Wellbeing Clinic

You'll gain practical experience within our student-led Sports and Wellbeing Clinic, working with members of the public, athletes and sports teams under supervision. This hands-on learning helps you develop clinical skills, build confidence and strengthen your CV in a supportive professional environment.

Industry Links and Placement Opportunities

Placements are integrated throughout the course, giving you opportunities to apply theory in professional settings and gain valuable experience. We maintain links with organisations including Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Wycombe Hospital, Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Wycombe Wanderers FC, Norwich City FC, Reading FC Women and The FA. There may also be opportunities to support major sporting events.

Learn from Experts with Industry Insight

Our lecturers bring extensive experience from professional sport, healthcare and elite performance environments. Their teaching is informed by current clinical practice and research, ensuring your learning reflects the latest developments in sports therapy.

Professional Facilities

In addition to the Sports and Wellbeing Clinic, you'll have access to our Human Performance Lab, which supports physiological testing, performance analysis and strength and conditioning assessment. You'll also be able to use the Gateway Gym at our High Wycombe campus.

Free Sports and Societies

Through the Students' Union Big Deal initiative, you can take part in sports clubs, societies and activities at no additional cost, helping you stay active, build friendships and enhance your university experience.

What Will I Study?

This SST-accredited degree develops the knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours required for a career in sports therapy. You'll learn about injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, helping individuals return safely to activity, sport and performance.

Areas of study include:


• Human anatomy, biomechanics and physiology



• Injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation



• Therapeutic interventions and clinical skills



• Exercise science and recovery programming



You'll also develop professional practice, communication and business skills to support careers in private practice, sport and healthcare settings.

At Bucks New University, you'll benefit from career-focused teaching, hands-on learning and a supportive community that helps you thrive throughout your degree and beyond.

You'll learn from lecturers with industry experience, gain practical skills in professional-standard facilities and receive personalised support through smaller class sizes. Beyond your course, The Big Deal gives every student free access to sports clubs, societies, fitness facilities, social events, trips, volunteering opportunities and career-boosting workshops. It's Bucks way of helping you discover new interests, meet like-minded people, build your CV and make the most of university life – all without paying extra membership fees.

Whether you're preparing for your future career, growing your confidence or looking for an unforgettable student experience, Bucks offers the opportunities and support to help you achieve your goals.