Sport & Exercise
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
- Daytime
- Up to 5 years
- Enrolment date: September
- Admission enquiries: 01642 342308
- Application forms: 01642 342308
- E: sssl-ug@tees.ac.uk
- Full-time study available
Sports therapy is an aspect of healthcare which is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports-specific fitness. We'll equip you with the skills you will need to register as a practising therapist. These include providing sports massage, implementing appropriate rehabilitation programmes, and devising preparation and injury prevention programmes. You will benefit from the enthusiasm and commitment of our academic staff as well as our first-class facilities including a new, purpose-built facility housing an aqua therapy pool and strength and conditioning suites.
Please note that module titles may be subject to change.
How you learn
This multidisciplinary degree uses a wide range of learning and teaching methods including clinical-based practical sessions, laboratory work, lectures, seminars, group work and placements. You will also have the opportunity to take part in offering University teams a first-aid service at matches, competitions and events. Practice experience is an integral component of this degree programme. In Year 3 you will be put in the sports injury environment, where you will meet the complexities of real clinical situations. You will have to retrieve and synthesise material previously learned in the University setting and integrate it with new information gathered in relation to the patient.
How you are assessed
You will be assessed by a combination of written and practical assessments. You will also be required to produce a dissertation in your final year of study.
Professional placement
The Clinical Placement module provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a clinical and sporting environment both within the University sports injury clinics and a wide range of external clinics, sports clubs and rehabilitation centres across the North East.
Professional accreditation
This course is formally recognised by the Society of Sports Therapists.
Career opportunities
You'll have all the skills and training you'll need for a career as a sports therapist. You'll also be well prepared for careers in various related areas including the health and fitness industry, health promotion, exercise prescription, sport development, research and sport science support.
Entry requirements
Applicants should normally have two or three A levels or equivalent and five GCSEs to include English, mathematics and double science at grade C, or equivalent. Access courses are recommended for mature students.
For additional information please see the undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements in our admissions section
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Modules
Stage 1 core modules
- Anatomy and Kinesiology
- Exercise Physiology
- Manual Therapy 1
- Research and Study Skills
- Sport and Exercise Psychology for Sports Therapists
- Sports Therapy 1
Stage 2 core modules
- Human Movement in Sport and Exercise
- Manual Therapy 2
- Physiology of Training and Testing
- Rehabilitation and Remedial Therapy
- Research and Proposal
- Sports Therapy 2
Final-stage core modules
and one optional module
- Applied Biomechanics
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Decision Making and Perceptual Training
- Environmental Physiology
- Introduction to Orthopaedics and Traumatology
- Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
- Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport
- Representations of Sport
- Sport, Nation and Identity
- Sports Development
Modules offered may vary.

