Society of Sports Therapists
Key Facts
Start Dates:
- September 2024
Level:
6Mode of Attendance:
- Full Time
Course Duration:
3 YearsUCAS Code:
ST01College Code:
TFK2311Course
Content
The BSc (Hons) Degree in Sport and Exercise Therapy has been designed to meet the following programme aims:
- To develop comprehensive knowledge of Sport and Exercise Therapy
- To develop an analytical, critical and reflective approach to Sport and Exercise Therapy
- To promote an understanding of the multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary approaches to Sport and Exercise Therapy
- To enhance students employability and career preparation by establishing the practical skills, techniques, and methods required by Sport and Exercise Therapy practitioners
- To promote good practice as a Sport and Exercise Therapist in clinical, laboratory and field based settings
- To have an understanding of professional behaviour, knowledge of practical problems, awareness of health and safety, and duty of care towards clients
- To establish an understanding of the roles of related practitioners and regulatory organisations, including the Society of Sports Therapists
Modules
Year 1:
- Research & Academic Skills
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Foundations of Sport & Exercise Science
- Sports Massage
- Introduction to Exercise Therapy
- Introduction to Sports Therapy
Year 2:
- Research Methods
- Sport & Exercise Rehabilitation
- Manual Therapy
- Sports Trauma
- Small Business & Entrepreneurship
- Strength & Conditioning
- Sports Science for Sport and Exercise Therapists
Year 3:
- Research Project
- Clinical Placement
- Advanced Manual Therapy
- Strength & Conditioning Training
Optional Year 3 Modules:
- Advanced Topics in Exercise & Health Physiology
- Performance Nutrition
- Advanced Topics in Physical Activity & Health Promotion
- Advanced Topics in Sports Biomechanics and Performance Physiology
Entry
Requirements
112 points UCAS points
GCSEs or equivalent in English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
If you are aged 21 or over at the the start of the course and find you do not meet the entry requirements, we urge you to still apply. In such cases, the curriculum team will need to be satisfied that you are adequately prepared to undertake a programme of study. As a mature student your relevant academic, professional and life experiences detailed in your application will be considered when we assess your application.
Progression
Opportunities
Students are provided with the skills, knowledge and expertise to work as a self-employed Sports Therapist. Students are also well versed in the latest developments within the field of Sports Science, which prepares them to work within elite sport and the health and fitness industry. There are also routes on to postgraduate study in Sports Therapy and Sports Science related disciplines.
Course Costs
Programme Costs (Per Year):
Full Time (FT):
- UK / EU Residents: £8,950
- Non EU: £12,500
The fees and information stated on this page are for the 2023/24 academic year and may change for the 2024/25 academic year. We will update fee and course information for 2024/25 as soon as it is available.
You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included, while studying a course within the sports department are listed below:
- DBS checks, where required, are included in the fees.
- The cost of all assessments at first attempt are included in your course fees, but if you do not pass at first attempt, you will be responsible for resit fees at a cost of £40 per module.
- Field trips are available throughout your programme. Whilst these are not compulsory to complete the degree programme, where a field trip is present costs are normally covered but you are expected to make a contribution towards food, which varies depending on duration of the trip.
- The department runs a number of additional visits/ workshops/ qualifications for which students are not usually asked for payment. A refundable deposit may be required which is normally around £20. The deposit is refunded upon attendance/ successful completion of the course. There may be some food and drink costs and you should budget for day trips, which will vary depending on duration and venue.
- All work is electronically submitted, however you will need to provide a printed copy of your final dissertation and a poster. The estimated cost for this is around £20-£25 per student in the final year.
- You are required to purchase departmental kit for practical activities associated with your course (e.g. coaching, lab sessions, fitness testing). The price will be around £30-£100 depending on items ordered.
Please click here for a full breakdown of our fees policy
Find out more about the course costs and Financial Support available, or contact our Undergraduate Admission Team for more information.
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.