Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)

Course content What will you study?

Here is an overview of current modules available on this course. Regular updates may mean that exact module titles may differ.

Year 1

Core modules:

Sports Massage
Functional Anatomy
Sport & Exercise Physiology
Injuries & Illness in Sport & Exercise
Principles & Practice of Training

Year 2

Core modules

Biomechanics of Sports Therapy
The Research Methods
Trauma Management Examination and Assessment
Sports Rehabilitation
Manual Therapy for Sports Therapists
Sports Nutrition

Year 3

Core modules

Independent Study
Clinical Placement
Advanced Sports Therapy
Sports Therapy in Action

You will gain a solid working knowledge of all areas of sports therapy, including anatomy, human movement and biomechanics, physiology, exercise programme prescription, nutrition and sports psychology.

Work based learning is integral to the course and you will gain experience throughout your time with us in massage clinics, sports injury clinics, at external events, working alongside University sports teams, first aiding at various events and throughouta double module of clinical placement running across the final year. The wealth of practical experience alongside the theory and skills you will gain throughout the course will help to developyou into a competent and professional Graduate Sports Therapist ready for membership of the Society of Sports Therapy and employment.