Member Eligibility

Membership of The Society of Sports Therapists is open to anyone over the age of 18 who qualifies as follows:

Graduates holding a BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy, MSc Sports Therapy, MSci Sports Therapy or Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Therapy from a University or College with which The Society of Sports Therapists has a collaborative agreement, will be eligible for membership (insured) status.

A list of our accredited universities can be found on our Accredited Programmes page. For membership enquiries, please email admin@thesst.org or submit a contact form.

Medical Malpractice and Public Liability Insurance

Eligible Members, on payment of their annual subscription, may opt to pay an additional premium in order that they are covered under The Society of Sports Therapists’ medical malpractice and public liability insurance scheme. All Members are bound by the Standards of Proficiency and Conduct, Performance and Ethics of The Society of Sports Therapists and its Articles of Incorporation. Members are entitled to use the letters MSST to indicate membership status.

The Society of Sports Therapists has the right to refuse applications for membership or allocate the applicant to a category different to the one applied for, if either qualifications or experience are deemed inappropriate.

Valid CPR & Basic Life Support Certificate

Applicants for membership of The Society of Sports Therapists must be in possession of a valid (physically assessed) First Aid certificate. The course undertaken must include CPR & Basic Life Support. It must also be physically assessed and have a validity date. It must be maintained to retain the right for membership.

CPD

Members are also required to engage in CPD during each membership year and maintain a CPD Portfolio which can be called for at any time. Members may also be selected annually for CPD auditing and required to provide evidence that they are engaging in CPD at each renewal period, in order to maintain eligibility for Member status. Members are further encouraged to take an active part in the affairs of the Society and are eligible to vote on issues raised during general meetings, regardless of whether they are insured or un-insured.

Members can view more CPD information and templates HERE

Overseas Members

Members working or residing overseas may be required to pay an additional premium in respect of their insurance cover. Further details will be supplied on request.
Membership Fees are due for renewal on 1st July of every year.

New Memberships

All new membership applications, with the exception of Student, are payable on a pro-rata basis, depending on the time of year that the application is made.

Students studying at a Society accredited university enjoy Student Member status for the duration of their course.

Students wishing to apply for Member status after graduating should contact Head Office on admin@thesst.org

Full details can be obtained via:

Email: admin@thesst.org
Use the Contact Us form on this website
Tel: 0141 332 7225