**This course prepares you for directing patients back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports-specific fitness.**
**KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:**
- **ACCREDITATION:** Accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists, this course gives you 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.
- **PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:** Under their expert supervision, you will work with clinics and sports teams through 200 hours of placement, giving...
**This course prepares you for directing patients back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports-specific fitness.**<br/><br/>**KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:**<br/><br/><br/>- **ACCREDITATION:** Accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists, this course gives you 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. <br/><br/><br/>- **PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:** Under their expert supervision, you will work with clinics and sports teams through 200 hours of placement, giving you plenty of opportunity to get the applied experience that employers demand. The course runs a student-led Sport Injury Clinic which allows you to gain experience on campus. Previous students have provided therapy services to the British Cycling Team.<br/><br/><br/>- **IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE:** You will be able to create injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes, and provide assessments and treatments in recreational, training and competitive settings to direct patients back to optimum levels of performance/fitness.<br/><br/><br/>- **ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:** To enhance your CV, you’ll have the chance to gain additional qualifications such as the Pitchside First Aid Qualification.<br/><br/><br/>- **SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING:** Youll understand the rehabilitation process, including manual therapy techniques, exercise therapy and sports massage.<br/><br/><br/>- **EXPERT TEACHING:** Our teaching team has vast professional experience in sports therapy and rehabilitation. Staff have built extensive links with sports clubs and provide expert consultancy to elite track and field athletes, golfers and professional footballers. <br/><br/><br/>- **FACILITIES:** Refine your skills in our sport therapy clinical teaching rooms and laboratories, housed in our specialist Sports Centre. <br/><br/><br/>**WHAT YOULL COVER:**<br/><br/><br/>- Offering a blend of science and practice, the course prepares you for the challenges of sport therapy and rehabilitation. 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. By working with clients under expert supervision, you’ll be ready to practise effectively once you graduate. Fieldtrips and work placements will also broaden your outlook. There are opportunities to visit sporting events such as 10 kilometre runs, half marathons and golf tournaments to see the work of the sports therapist at first-hand.<br/><br/><br/>**YOUR CAREER:**<br/><br/><br/>- After graduation, you’ll be equipped for a rewarding and challenging role in sports therapy and rehabilitation. Because our course is aligned to the professional guidelines set out by The Society of Sports Therapists, you’ll be fully prepared to operate as an injury and exercise-based rehabilitation and fitness specialist. If you want to take your knowledge of sport to the next level, this degree also acts as a gateway to postgraduate study. <br/><br/><br/>**STUDY OPTIONS:**<br/><br/><br/>- This course is also available with a Foundation Year option.<br/><br/><br/>- This course is also available with an Industrial Placement Year.<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C630
Institution Code
D39
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff120 We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the A-levels section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met. Access to HE DiplomaD:15,M:24,P:6 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification A levelB,B,B At least a Grade B at A Level (or equivalent) from a Science subject, which can include Biology or Physical Education T Level |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,900 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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