Sports and Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons)
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Course overview
Develop the skills and confidence to become an independent sports therapy practitioner, equipped to work in healthcare, sport or private practice. Learn how to support a wide range of clients, from children to older adults, and from beginners to elite athletes. Injury prevention and athlete welfare: become proficient in designing, implementing and evaluating injury prevention programmes.
Clinical examination and assessment: develop knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and pathology to assess musculoskeletal conditions, diagnose injuries and determine treatment pathways. Therapeutic intervention
Key highlights
- Prepares you to practise independently in healthcare, sport or private practice
- Work with clients from children to older adults and elite athletes
- Design, implement and evaluate injury prevention programmes
- Assess musculoskeletal conditions using anatomy, biomechanics and pathology
- Learn to diagnose injuries and determine treatment pathways
- Optional sandwich year extends the course to four years
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — UCAS points 112 A level BBC to include Biology or PE.
- A-level: BBC — to include to include Biology or PE
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- BTEC: DMM — to include in a Biological or Sport Science based subject
- International Baccalaureate: 30 — to include to include 5 points in Biolog
- Access to HE Diploma — to include 30 Level 3 credits above Merit of which 15 must be at Distinction in Biology or Sport Science related units
Scholarships
25% Alumni Discount
Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.
Coventry University Group Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
£1,500 or £3,000 per year
Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.
Careers this course leads to
- Sports therapist
- Sports rehabilitator
- Injury prevention specialist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Private practice sports massage therapist
- Exercise rehabilitation practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,200 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Coventry University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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