Accredited BSc Courses

First accredited: 01/09/96*

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

As the first university in the country to develop a BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Degree we can ensure that you learn from highly motivated staff, outstanding custom built facilities and through innovative teaching methods. The course is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists and provides you with a strong scientific basis from which the pathologies and management of sports injuries can be understood. You will develop analytical and diagnostic skills through participation in practical sessions, peer review and close staff supervision.

A dedicated clinical coordinator and excellent external links means there are outstanding placement opportunities available to our students which lead to success stories such as yearlong placements with our neighbours, Arsenal FC and careers at Chelsea FC and London Irish.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

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First accredited: 01/09/01 *

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
Established in 2001, our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy has been reviewed and developed over many years to result in a dynamic, innovative and effective Degree programme. With a focus on opportunity and employability, our comprehensive curriculum enables you to work pitch side from day one, and provides an optional sandwich year on placement, giving you the chance of a lifetime to work with a professional sports team, within the UK or abroad. Our modules combine the essential principles of Sports Therapy, along with diverse considerations such as trauma management, strength and conditioning, hydrotherapy, and disability sport, ensuring that we produce well-equipped graduates. Extensive extra-curricular opportunities and excursions allow you to stand out from the crowd in the competitive jobs market, offering you additional experience and qualifications such as working at international events and personal training awards. As we also run PhD programmes in Sports Therapy, you are able to participate in ground-breaking research, and may consider postgraduate awards with us. We maintain strong links with our alumni, supporting their careers following graduation, and forging new opportunities with them for our undergraduates. The Hertfordshire Sports Village boasts state-of-the-art facilities, and is the ideal location to inspire learning and maximise your future prospects.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/01 *

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
The aim of the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Degree is to broaden and deepen your understanding of Sports Therapy through the academic study of Sports Medicine and Sports Science. As a Sports Therapist you are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team necessary to provide the best care, management and rehabilitation for sport and recreational participants, regardless of age and ability.
Throughout the course there is a strong emphasis on the ‘hands-on’ practical work, and practice-based learning experience forms an integral component of this degree programme. You will be provided with the clinical skills to examine, assess, treat and rehabilitate the injured athlete to full functionality. When you complete your Honours Degree you will have been deemed as meeting the required levels of competencies and knowledge necessary for full membership of ‘The Society of Sports Therapists’.
The programme is taught by specialists in their respective disciplines, which reflects the varied clinical expertise available within the department and you will be equipped to gain appropriate and rewarding employment and make an immediate and on-going contribution in the workplace.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/04 *

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
The BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy course at the University of Lancashire offers you the opportunity to study the theoretical and practical ‘hands-on’ skills necessary to provide the best care, management and rehabilitation for the sports and recreational participant to return to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/04 *

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
The BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy programme at University College Birmingham was launched in 2004. The School of Sport and Creative Services provides an innovative and progressive 3 year programme delivered by an expert lecturing team of Sports Therapists, Physiotherapists and Sports Scientists. Conveniently located in the centre of Birmingham, Sports Therapy at UCB is renowned for its spacious and fully equipped clinical resources, sports centre and performance lab. Our Sports Injury Clinic is open 5 days a week and is staffed by students and clinical supervisors.
Work placement opportunities are available as part of the programme and students are required to provide Sports Therapy at a series of sports events during their studies. Whilst providing a strong and evidence-based theoretical foundation, the course puts a strong emphasis on practical experience and various activities are undertaken to encourage the understanding of scientific principles and applications and the professional developments in Sports Therapy.
Spring 2008 saw the online launch of the Journal of Sports Therapy, hosted by UCB and is the first academic journal specifically for the Sports Therapy profession. The BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy programme at UCB is accredited by and leads to full membership of The Society of Sports Therapists.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/05 *

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
A BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Degree that involves the scientific evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management of injury as a result of sports and exercise participation.

The curriculum incorporates core scientific modules alongside specialised Sports Therapy modules embracing both theoretical and practical elements.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/07 *

BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy
With the national drive to improve health, and the increasing numbers of people participating in sport and exercise at all levels, there is an increased demand for appropriately trained practitioners to meet the needs of injured sports participants. This joint development between the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences and Carnegie Faculty, in collaboration with The Society of Sports Therapists, aims to produce Graduate Sports Therapists who are eligible and qualified to practise. The course will include modules focused on the underpinning anatomy, physiology, activity, fitness and practical therapy aspects of sport. There is particular emphasis on the evidence that informs therapeutic intervention and elements of practise based working will form an important part of this programme.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/07 *

BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Therapy
The BSc (Hons) Degree in Sport & Exercise Therapy at Coventry University will equip graduates with the knowledge and wide range of practical skills required for a career in Sports Therapy. The course integrates key modules from Sport and Exercise Science alongside specialist Sports Therapy modules. Our course makes the best use of fully equipped Sports Science laboratories, practical teaching rooms, and a purpose built clinic, to provide the best possible learning environment for students. Our graduates will be trained in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries incurred through sport and exercise participation. Delivered by a teaching team who are all current practitioners, and drawing on expertise from Sports Science, the course develops your underpinning knowledge before beginning to teach you clinical reasoning skills as you begin to gain experience with University sports teams and a wide variety of external placement providers. The final year sees you bringing it all together in the staff supervised, but student run clinic based on campus.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/04/07 *

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

If you have a keen interest and the same enthusiasm for Sport and Exercise that our Institute does and want to contribute to the treatment, recovery and rehabilitation of individuals who have sustained injuries or who are seeking to enhance their performance, this is the course for you. University of Worcester is set in a leafy, parkland campus where nothing is more than a few minutes’ walk away.

University of Worcester is a growing university with excellent and inspiring teaching; a friendly, inclusive approach; an outstanding record of graduate employment (83% of 2012 Sports Therapy Graduates); outstanding, state-of-the-art sports facilities, including the newly opened (spring 2013) University of Worcester Arena and opportunities to experience sport played at a national and international level.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/08 *

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
Our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Degree teaches you about anatomy, injury prevention and treatment, first aid, sports conditioning, injury assessment, injury rehabilitation, and sports massage. You will also learn about sport psychology, physiology and biomechanics so that you will understand how to apply the principles of Sport and Exercise Science when designing injury prevention or rehabilitation programmes. We have extensive practical and laboratory facilities, including a Sports Therapy Clinic housed in a purpose-built clinical skills lab, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Fitness and Weights Suites, numerous laboratories and extensive laboratory equipment. The subject area is fortunate to have twice been in receipt of Science Research Infrastructure (SRIF) funding, which has supplemented the already well-developed laboratory facilities.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/13 *

BSocSci (Hons) Sports and Recreation Management
Sports Therapy is one of three specialisations within the four-year Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Sports and Recreation Management. There has been a huge demand for such a profession in Hong Kong and this programme is the first of its kind in the country. The first two-years of the Degree are foundation study, with specialisation in the subsequent two-years. Our programme offers both sports injury related and business management modules to provide all-round knowledge necessary for the career development of our graduates. Our ‘learn and do’ approach encourages students to apply specialised knowledge and skills to real-world issues. This is further strengthened by our purpose-built laboratories and world-class research. Thus, our graduates will have the analytical and hands-on skills which are highly valued by industry and society alike. On completion of the Degree, you will be eligible for full membership of The Society of Sports Therapists, which will give you recognition to practise as a Sports Therapist.
*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/14 *

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
If you have a burning desire to treat sporting injuries at a unique specialist sports campus, then the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy at Hartpury University is the course for you. You will learn about injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for a range of sports to ensure an effective and optimal return to play. You will develop key practice-based skills and relevant applied knowledge. Initially you will gain experience in a safe, supervised environment while later having the opportunity to develop this in other sporting settings. A sandwich year option is also available.
At Hartpury University you will have the opportunity to provide Sports Therapy support to over 260 students in the Elite Sports Academy, covering a range of sporting disciplines including rugby, football, netball, modern pentathlon, rowing, and golf. Practice is rigorously underpinned by theory so that when you graduate you will have a thorough understanding of how to treat sports injuries, together with their physiological and psychological bases. You will be taught by staff who are respected academics in their field, as well as advanced practitioners who have worked with a wide variety of athletes.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/14 *

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
If you are a student of Portobello Institutes Sports Faculty you will be studying in Irelands most iconic national stadium: Croke Park. Now in its 2nd year of partnership, our sports students have the advantage of studying in state of the art training rooms overlooking the legendary pitch. As one of our students you can expect to be truly immersed into the spirit of this renowned stadium throughout your studies.

Portobello Institutes BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy programme focuses on anatomy, human physiology and sports science in the foundation year. Once the underpinning knowledge of these key areas is understood, students’ advance on to the prevention, examination and assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and management of sport and exercise related injuries.  This will prepare them for best practice as a sports therapist working with a team, in a clinic or as a self-employed practitioner. Students carry out a number of patient case studies and placement hours which sees them obtain a high level of clinical competence through practise and problem based learning.

Our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy can be studied either 3 years full time or 4 years part time.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/14 *

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
Our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy provides you with the knowledge base to underpin your practical skills and expertise in order to become eligible for membership of The Society of Sports Therapists. You will develop a range of treatment options including electrotherapy, exercise and manual skills. Our course focuses on employability and self-development supporting you to become an autonomous practitioner upon graduation, confident in your practice yet aware of the need for continuing professional development.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/14 *

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
Located on a historic, small and friendly campus in Carmarthen, UWTSD offers the only accredited Sports Therapy Degree programme in Wales. At level 4 students are taught a wide range of soft tissue techniques including sports massage, soft tissue release, specific soft tissue mobilisations, myofascial release, trigger points and muscle energy techniques. Students also cover basic Pitchside First Aid and are introduced to the clinical assessment sports injuries. Throughout their first year students are encouraged to volunteer as Pitchside first aiders with our university sports teams and work in our free onsite sports massage clinic. At level 5, students complete their understanding of clinical assessment and making a diagnosis, are taught manual therapy techniques including joint mobilisations and also sports rehabilitation. At level 6, students are taught advanced soft tissue and joint techniques, sports trauma management and electrotherapy. Alongside their dissertation, students also complete 200 hours of clinical practice comprised of a minimum of 75 hours in our free onsite sports injury clinic, up to 75 hours with external placement providers and up to 50 hours observing other sports and health professionals including chiropractors, osteopaths, sports rehabilitators, sports physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, clinic managers and strength and conditioning coaches.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 11/08/15 *

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
Commencing in September 2015, the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy is located within the University’s Centre of Excellence for Sport, Exercise, and Wellbeing which provides an innovative academic portfolio, teaching, research and enterprise. The University is situated in a vibrant area for sport with close proximity to the prestigious National Sports Centre ‘Bisham Abbey’, the English Institute of Sport and Buckinghamshire NHS Health Care Trust (home to Stoke Mandeville’s National Centre of Spinal Injuries). The university has a personal, friendly and supportive culture and you are taught by enthusiastic and expert staff. You will learn about the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of a range of sport and exercise participants back to optimum levels of fitness and health. You will also be taught how to be a skilled technical practitioner and gain experience of working with clients.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/16 *

The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy
The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy degree at Solent University is a stimulating and multidisciplinary degree that will prepare you for future employment by providing extensive ‘hands-on’ opportunities to develop essential clinical skills in diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating injured participants within a sport and exercise setting. The course will allow you to specialise in sport and/or exercise and offers the opportunity to acquire either the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) fitness awards or National Governing Body (NGB) coaching qualifications.

Building on our established portfolio of Health, Exercise and Sport Science courses where students are provided with extensive opportunities to work with top athletes and real-life clients, the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy makes extensive use of a new state of the art therapy clinic and aims to provide you with excellent clinical and decision making skills. This is underpinned by a combination of injury prevention, recognition and evaluation, management treatment and referral, rehabilitation and education, applied within a sport and exercise setting.

First accredited: 18/10/16 *

The BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy course at Bournemouth University will enable you to provide advice and treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries. The course, which is delivered within our Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, focuses on professional practice and, in addition to the in-house clinical hours, you’ll be able to undertake 250 hours of insured placements outside the university setting as well as having the option to do a year’s full-time placement in your third year.  Upon graduation you’ll be able to empower sports men, women and children to achieve optimal potential and performance.

Our course is split between theoretical and practical elements, and you’ll learn how to provide advice and treatment to manage the individual needs of a person within their sporting environment. This may involve designing and carrying out injury prevention programmes, providing immediate care of injuries and basic life support in a recreational, clinical, training and competitive environment. There will be opportunities to assess and manage sports injuries by providing specialist advice and treatments like manual therapy, electrotherapy and other musculoskeletal interventions as part of a rehabilitation programme.

First accredited: 01/09/17 *

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
The aim of the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy course is to broaden and deepen your understanding of sports therapy through the academic study of sports medicine and sports science.

It utilises the principles of sport and exercise sciences incorporating physiological and pathological processes to prepare the participant for training, competition and, where applicable, work. The course and modules are underpinned by the latest research in sports therapy.

Through this programme, you will undertake work experience each year and have the opportunity to undertake a full year’s placement in the UK or overseas. This opportunity is offered by only a very small number of HEIs. In addition, from year 1 you will work in a clinical setting supported by our research active practitioner based Sports Therapists.

The University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Society of Sports Therapists. The University is working with the Society of Sports Therapists (SST) to gain SST Accreditation for this programme.

Career opportunities include: running your own Sports Therapy Clinic; working in professional sport as a Sports Therapist; working in private practice as a Sports Therapist in partnership with others or as a Sports Therapist in a Fitness setting

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 2016*

This new BSc (Hons) Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation programme starts in September 2016 and has been designed in partnership with the society to ensure students graduate with a professionally recognised degree and professional standing within sports therapy. The programme incorporates a sound scientific understanding of the musculoskeletal system and therapeutic practice. A key feature of the programme is the ‘hands-on’ development of skills, professional practice and real world learning that students will experience. This is fundamental to students gaining experience working with clients and being competent and ready to practice effectively. With links to internal sports clubs and local partners, there is an opportunity to gain experience with expert staff supervising who can provide the necessary support and guidance throughout the programme.

First accredited: 2019*

BSC (Hons) Sport & Exercise Therapy

Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, our course covers the principles of rehabilitation techniques and exercise science, so you’ll graduate ready to work as a professional sports therapist.

You will be taught to work safely and ethically as a therapist in our specialist clinic space and sports science labs, accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). You’ll be learning to provide pitch-side first-aid, deal with injuries, deliver sport massage, deliver strength and conditioning training, and more.

Our Sport and Exercise therapy degree course will give you the skills to work with a range of individuals, using evidence-based practice to bring them back to optimal levels of fitness and performance.

You’re likely to find yourself working pitch-side, dealing with a range of emergencies, behind the scenes, helping athletes recover from injury and train for optimum performance. But there are opportunities outside of professional sport, too. Our course recognises broader concerns about low levels of physical activity, leading to poor health and an increased susceptibility to injury. There’s an emerging need for qualified healthcare professionals to work with groups or individuals in rehabilitation and exercise referral.

Our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy students are based in the Cambridge Centre for Sports and Exercise Science. Here, you’ll learn from expert staff who include practising sport therapists, coaches, psychologists, nutritionists and conditioning specialists. There’s the chance to hear from world-leading guest speakers too, through our Excellence in Sports seminars.

First accredited: 13/05/19 *

BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Therapy

This highly practical three-year Sport and Exercise Therapy degree course is validated and awarded by Loughborough University and provides students with the opportunity to learn the knowledge and practical skills required to assess, manage and treat injuries in a sport and exercise setting. Written in collaboration with The Society of Sports Therapists, the programme aims to produce graduates who are ready to enter directly into practise and who are qualified to do so. You will learn the essential clinical skills needed in diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating injured participants. Students enrolled on the programme will also have the opportunity to obtain additional vocational qualifications as they learn. Loughborough College was awarded Gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework and enjoys some of the highest overall student satisfaction scores in the country** with over 800 students currently enrolled and studying on degree level courses.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.
* *89% overall student satisfaction – National Student Survey 2019

First accredited: 2020

BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Therapy

This exciting, hands-on course is accredited by The Society of Sport Therapists. Sport & Exercise Therapy involves the prevention of injury and rehabilitation back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness for a wide range of patients. The course uses the principles of sport and exercise sciences, and the study of health, injury, and disease, to prepare patients for training, competition, or work. Throughout the course you will develop the skills required to provide the immediate care of injuries and basic life support in a recreational, training & competitive environment. You will learn how to assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries, and, where appropriate, refer on for specialist advice and intervention. Working as part of a professional team in a real world environment, you will gain applied practical skills in sport and remedial massage, and plan and implement appropriate rehabilitation programmes.

Graduates of this course will be eligible for insured membership of the Society of Sport Therapists and will be able to:

• utilise sports and exercise principles to optimise performance, preparation and injury prevention programmes
• provide the immediate care of injuries and basic life support in a recreational, training & competitive environment
• assess, treat and, where appropriate, refer on for specialist advice and intervention
• provide appropriate sport and remedial massage in a sport & exercise context
• plan and implement appropriate rehabilitation programmes

First accredited: 2021

BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Therapy

Based in Treforest, South Wales at the state of the art Sports Park Campus, the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy at USW offers an exciting environment for students to develop competency in clinical assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of sport and exercise injuries. Student learning is supported throughout with excellent placement opportunities with the university sports teams, university clinics and with athletes and teams in the locality ranging from community to elite and international standard. Our therapy students work alongside strength and conditioning and sport and exercise science students and are taught by experts in their field.

For more information on the USW BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy degree please visit: BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy | University of South Wales

First accredited: 2020*

BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Therapy

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy at Lincoln provides an academic degree alongside a vocational qualification, offering students the chance to develop the skills needed to work within the sports therapy industry.
The course gives students the opportunity to apply sports science knowledge and principles to the assessment and treatment of injuries within a sporting context. As well as focusing on the theory and practice of sports therapy, students have the chance to develop their understanding of anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and health-related fitness.
The degree has been developed in response to the increasing role that sports therapy can play in improving health. Upon successful completion, students will be able to assess athletes with a wide variety of sports injuries, understand the application of sports therapy treatments, and implement rehabilitation and injury prevention programmes.
The course has been developed in collaboration with The Society of Sports Therapists, an accrediting regulatory body for sports therapy programmes.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 2022*

BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation

The University Centre at Bishop Burton College near Beverley in East Yorkshire is offering a new BSc Hons degree in Sport and Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation

Sports and Exercise Therapy is a strand of healthcare that specifically focuses on the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of patients back to optimal levels of occupational, functional and sports specific fitness.

Students at Bishop Burton will have the benefit of being able to work with members of the College’s elite academies in in Rugby, Football, Netball and Equine, with many competing at the highest level possible for their club, county and country.

They will also be able to take advantage of the College’s newly-opened Centre for Sport and Exercise Science, which offers facilities for the physiological testing of athletes, and provision of therapy and rehabilitation with the latest equipment.

The programme has been validated by the University of Lincoln and is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists, ensuring that graduating students are eligible and qualified to practise.

It is aligned to vocational skills, knowledge and abilities that are mapped to the industry standards of proficiency. These industry-identified core competencies will be combined with an opportunity to access specialist sport & exercise therapy education and training, an academic underpinning, and transferable skills for the workplace.

First accredited: 2021*

BSc Sports Therapy

This dynamic degree prepares you for a career in the growing field of Sports Therapy where you will be enabled to empower athletes and sports people of all abilities to make the most of their potential.  Our aim is to shape confident learners by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here as well as in the employment market.  You will enjoy high quality teaching in a friendly learning environment on a compact campus with a community feel.

Over the duration of your course, you will gradually, and progressively, build your knowledge, practical skills, and confidence, under the tuition of our expert staff.  By the end of the programme, you will become an independent and critical Sports Therapy professional.  We have our own sports injury clinic, based at the Winchester Sport and Leisure Park.  You may undertake work placement hours here, and benefit from working alongside other sport and health professionals based at the University of Winchester.

First accredited: 16/08/2021*

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

The Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation degree programme at Leeds Trinity University is a practically-focused degree pathway that enables students to assess, diagnose and treat sporting and occupational injuries and rehabilitate athletes returning to sport and activity. The course is aimed at students with an interest in sport and exercise injury assessment, prevention, management and rehabilitation.

The programme equips students with the foundational knowledge required for sports therapy including human anatomy, sports sciences and assessment skills through application and implementation with specific examples.

Investment in the latest sports facilities, technology and services alongside compulsory professional work placements provides students with the critical understanding and experience required to become a professional sports therapist or other roles relating to sports injury management and treatment.

Accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists, students will be eligible for full membership once they have completed their professional work placement and graduated from the University.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 2022*

Sports and Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons)

Effectively managing injury is challenging, and as such Sports Therapists have an important role in health, sport, and exercise environments. On this degree you will develop the knowledge, understanding, and professional and practical skills to be a competent and confident Sports Therapist that can work effectively in different settings. You will learn to reduce the risk of injury, assess, and treat injury, and rehabilitate, recondition, and return athletes to sport. Additionally, you will also develop as an evidence-informed, interdisciplinary problem solver and decision maker who is able to adapt to the demands of contemporary practice. Your learning does not stop on completing our degree, so we also aim to foster self-awareness and curiosity as a basis for further ongoing professional development.

First accredited: 2022*

Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)

Our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree is the ideal route for students who are interested with working with sports athletes and amateurs alike to achieve their potential. At Moulton, sports therapy is not restricted to just injury diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and ‘prehabilitation’. Our course offers you the opportunity to learn more about sports therapy interventions, and evaluate their impacts on athletes. Under the guidance of expert lecturers you’ll learn how to assess injuries, deliver pitch-side injury management and design injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes.

First accredited: 04/06/2024*

Sport & Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons)

At Birmingham Newman University, our BSc Sports and Exercise Therapy programme offers a holistic and integrated approach. The programme emphasises the integration of clinical skills with sports science and strength and conditioning. Birmingham Newman University has strong links with local sports teams, clinics, and healthcare providers. These connections facilitate placements, guest lectures, and networking opportunities, enriching the student experience, and enhancing employability prospects. In our BSc Sports and Exercise Therapy programme students learn an extensive range of therapeutic techniques and modalities, including rehabilitation exercises, manual therapy, taping, and injury assessment. Students engage in hands-on, practical learning experiences from the outset. Clinical placements in both sporting contexts and private clinical settings offer invaluable real-world exposure. These placements allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings under the guidance of experienced professionals. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the demands of the profession. Students develop essential skills in communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, vital for success in the field. The programme prioritises the holistic development of students; alongside academic studies, students receive guidance and support to develop their professional identity, ethical practice, and lifelong learning skills.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/2024*

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Roehampton is ranked in the top 15% in the world by Times Higher Education. Our Sports Therapy degree will provide you with the specialist, practical skills you need to aid in the treatment of recovery of injuries. On graduation, you will be a healthcare professional with the ability to:

• Assess individuals for a range of conditions and injuries.
• Evaluate various on field scenarios and administer appropriate management (including basic life support) and return to activity decisions for acute trauma.
• Aid in return to sport and enhance overall performance.
• Devise sport-specific programmes to prepare athletes for sport participation and implement protocols to reduce the likelihood of injury.
• Refer to other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

Why choose us?

• We have established links with local organisations and sports clubs, enabling opportunities for excellent student placements.
• You will complete 200 hours of clinical placement to gain hand on experience, which may take place in a range of sports and clinical settings.
• Our excellent sport and exercise science labs equipped with start of the art equipment for assessing human physiology and biomechanics.
• We have a newly developed Allied Health and Nursing centre, equipped with simulation wards and consultation rooms.
• You can develop the skills and knowledge required to become a CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sports and Physical Activity) qualified level 2 gym instructor and level 3 personal trainer.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/2024*

Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation BSc (Hons)

Accredited by the University of Gloucestershire and offering membership to the Society of Sports Therapists(SST), the Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation degree at SGS provides a unique blend of academic learning and practical experience.  You’ll benefit from insights from leading lecturers and industry professionals, alongside hands-on placements within our elite performance setting and onsite professional club partners at the WISE Campus. This comprehensive approach equips you with diverse career options and development opportunities post-graduation. The campus is ideal for those looking to stay close to Bristol whilst being immersed in an elite academy set up.

First accredited: 01/09/2026*

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy 

Sheffield Hallam University’s new BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy course combines theory, clinical practice and professional accreditation, developing students to be become confident and capable sports therapists. The course explores the full injury management cycle – from prevention and assessment to treatment and rehabilitation. Students develop hands-on skills in manual therapy, exercise prescription and rehabilitation, supported by practice-based learning experiences to allow them to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. Graduates are equipped with the practical, scientific and professional expertise to work confidently as Sports Therapists, contributing to injury prevention, performance enhancement and athlete wellbeing in elite, community and clinical environments.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.

First accredited: 01/09/2026*

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Accredited by the University of Plymouth, this BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree at University Centre Truro & Penwith offers Society of Sports Therapists membership and is designed for students passionate about supporting both elite and recreational participants achieve their peak performance.

The programme offers a comprehensive exploration of sports therapy interventions and the ability to critically evaluate their impact on athlete performance. Guided by experienced lecturers and industry professionals, students develop practical skills in injury assessment, acute injury management, rehabilitation/prehabilitation programme design and pitchside first aid.

Graduates of the programme are equipped with a versatile skillset, opening pathways in professional sport, healthcare, rehabilitation, wellness and allied health fields, while fostering opportunities for ongoing professional development and specialised career progression.

*Signifies date of collaborative agreement with and accreditation of the programme by The Society of Sports Therapists.