BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Taught by experienced academics and practitioners, you’ll gradually build your knowledge, practical abilities, and clinical confidence throughout the course – preparing you to thrive in this exciting and fast-evolving profession. You’ll study the underpinning theory of sport and exercise science and learn how to apply it in practice to prevent, assess, and treat injuries across a wide range of settings – from elite athletes to recreational participants. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and evidence-based practice, this programme blends scientific theory with real-world application.

Practical Learning at the Heart of the Course Based at our King Alfred Campus, you’ll benefit from access to industry-standard clinical and rehabilitation spaces tailored for Sports Therapy practice. Our dedicated Sports Therapy teaching spaces support a wide range of practical sessions, including soft tissue therapy, injury rehabilitation, and emergency first aid for sport. Throughout your degree, you'll engage in placements with sports clubs, therapy clinics and community organisations, gaining invaluable experience in real clinical and sporting environments.

A minimum of 250 hours of professional placement in your third year ensures you are career-ready and confident. What You’ll Learn As you progress, you’ll build key competencies in: How You’ll Be Taught Learning takes place through a blend of lectures, seminars, and interactive practical workshops. Small group teaching enables rich