Program description
Sports Therapy BSc (Full-time)
This was the world’s first Sports Therapy degree and was developed in partnership with the Society of Sports Therapists. You’ll learn to recognise, treat and rehabilitate athletes with injuries or dysfunction. Our fully equipped sports therapy clinic, which is open to members of the public for consultation and treatment, gives you hands-on experience to complement the scientific learning.
This course, accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists (SST), will help you gain the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to go on to a career in sports therapy. You’ll learn to assess, treat and rehabilitate athletes with sports injuries or dysfunction, and will gain a broad scientific background.
As well as developing your understanding of the management of sports injuries, you’ll also gain clinical competence thanks to a combination of practical classes and work-based learning. You can gain experience in our on-site clinic, which offers treatment to members of the public, as well as through placements with our extensive network of industry contacts.
Admission requirements
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
- a minimum of 104 UCAS points from a relevant Level 3 qualification e.g. A Levels, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma; or Advanced Diploma; or Progression Diploma; or Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits
- GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
Applicants with relevant professional qualifications or extensive professional experience will also be considered on a case by case basis.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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- Foundations of Sports Therapy
- Human Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Human Physiology and Training Principles
- Sports Research Skills
- Clinical Examination and Assessment in Sports Therapy
- Exercise Physiology
- Peripheral Manual Therapy
- Sport Rehabilitation
- Sports Science Research Methods
- Biomechanics of Human Movement
- Practical Delivery in Coaching and Teaching
- Psychological Factors in Sport: Individual Differences
- Advanced Sports Therapy
- Business Developments in Health Sciences
- Sports Science and Therapy Dissertation
- Sports Therapy Work Placement
- Advanced Biomechanics
- Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Principles of Sport Psychology and the Elite Athlete
Modules and module details are subject to change over time.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition fees
- UK/EU Students: £9,250 per year
- International Students: £12,700 per year
Career opportunities
On graduating, you’ll be equipped to pursue a career as a sports therapist, working with teams, in a clinic or as a self-employed practitioner. This course is also excellent preparation for postgraduate study.
According to the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DHLE) survey in 2015, 94.7% of our graduates were in work or further education within six months of graduating. Previous students have gone on to work for organisations such as Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC.
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London Metropolitan University
Based in England’s historic capital city, London Metropolitan University has a rich history of education with its roots dating back to 1848. Taking its current form following a merger of two well-renowned universities in 2002, it offers a wide range...
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