The Society of Sports Therapists

What is Sports Therapy?

Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient

Why Choose a Member

It is important for members of the public to be fully informed about the qualifications of a Sports Therapist.

Message from The Chair

October 2024

The Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Society of Sports Therapists (The SST) are pleased to announce that Dr Christopher Holland and Keith Waldon have been elected as their new Chair and Vice Chair. Christopher is Head of Department for Sport Management, Therapy and Exercise at the University of Worcester and… Continue reading October 2024

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Latest Vacancies

Full Time

Degree Qualified Sports Therapist

Organisation : Footsteps Treatment Clinic

Location : 58 Albert Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JN

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Freelance

Supervisor Sports Therapist

Organisation : Clinic4Sport

Location : Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Gate 3, 864 Brian Statham Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester, M16 0PX

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Part Time

Consultant Therapist

Organisation : Boreham Wood Footclub Club

Location : Boreham Wood FC, Broughinge Road, Meadow Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5AL

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Freelance

Sports Therapist

Organisation : Stafford Osteopathic Clinic/bodyy Healthcare

Location : Milford Hall Buildings, Unit 24 Main Road

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Volunteer

Student Sports Therapist at the London marathon

Organisation : Clinic4Sport

Location : Variety of locations around Westminster

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Freelance

Sports Therapist or Physiotherapist

Organisation : MyLife Personal Training

Location : Unit 1

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Education & The Society

One of the earliest aims of The Society of Sports Therapists was to accredit and validate educational programmes.

Accredited BSc Courses

In 1996 The Society of Sports Therapists entered into its first collaborative agreement with the University of North London (now London Metropolitan.

Accredited MSc & MSci

The universities listed below are currently delivering the following accredited post graduate programmes that have an eligibility.

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The Society of Sports Therapists

The leading professional body for Sports Therapists protecting the interests of Members, Students and the Public

Occupational opportunities

The protection of the public lies at the heart of the Society’s core values. That’s why Members of The Society of Sports Therapists will have undertaken an accredited programme of study…

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CPD

The Society of Sports Therapists was established in 1990 and today it is the lead organisation for Sports Therapists in the UK. Membership of the Society is at Graduate level via a Society accredited degree programme.

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Research

Impact on habitual crossfit participant’s exercise behavior, health, and well‐being: A cross‐sectional survey of UK COVID‐19 lockdowns

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Member benefits

In joining The Society of Sports Therapists, the lead organisation for Sports Therapists in the UK, here are just some of the benefits we provide.

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Students

Membership to The Society of Sports Therapists is open to anyone over the age of 18 years who is currently undertaking a Sports Therapy programme of study which is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists.

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Our accredited Universities & Colleges

Latest News

31 March 2025

New Look SST Board

A big welcome to SST Members Tyrone Cassius, Pippa Inwood and Nic Perrem who have been co-opted* onto the SST Board of Directors. They join Dr Christopher Holland (Chair), Keith Waldon (Vice Chair), Thomas Hames and Jenie Owens. We caught up with the newest recruits to find out what their hopes are for their new… Continue reading

11 March 2025

New partnership with the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA)

We are delighted to announce that The Society of Sports Therapists has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA).

10 February 2025

Free webinar in association with Power Up To Play – Injury Prevention in Grassroots Sports

All Members and Student Members are invited to attend a free webinar – ‘‘Injury Prevention in Grassroot Sport’ jointly hosted by The SST and Power Up To Play. Find out more

31 January 2025

Insight day at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC)

I recently attended an insight day at DMRC to learn more about their amazing work and to take the opportunity to meet and hear from some of our accredited Students and Members. We all found the day enjoyable and it was a great learning experience. Here’s some of the feedback from our SST accredited students… Continue reading

27 January 2025

There is no place for misogyny in society

The SST stands in firm solidarity with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in condemning unacceptable misogynistic social media posts. Misogynist comments were made against a female therapist working for the medical team at Tamworth FC and against a female physio prepared to stand up against them and call it out. Misogyny has no place in our profession… Continue reading

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