Course Summary

This highly practical 3 year degree course validated by Loughborough University provides students with the opportunity to learn the knowledge and practical skills required to assess, manage and treat injuries in a sport and exercise setting. The varied nature of this provides students with essential clinical skills in diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating injured participants. As the course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, graduates will have the opportunity to become an accredited member of the society by demonstrating professionally recognised standards of knowledge and competence during their studies. The BSc (Hons) Degree in Sport and Exercise Therapy has been designed to meet the following : • 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

Course Details - Modules

Year 1: Research & Academic Skills, Foundations of Sport & Exercise Science, Anatomy & Physiology, for Sport and Exercise Therapists, Sports Massage, Introduction to Exercise Therapy & Introduction to Sports Therapy. Year 2: Research Methods, Strength & Conditioning, Sport & Exercise Rehabilitation, Clinical Joint Assessment and Manual Therapy, Therapeutic Modalities and Sports Trauma, Small Business & Entrepreneurship, , Sports Science for Sport and Exercise Therapists. Year 3 - Research Project, Advanced Manual Therapy, Sport and Exercise Therapy Placement, Strength & Conditioning Training. Optional Modules: Advanced Topics in Exercise & Health Physiology, Performance Nutrition, Advanced Topics in Physical Activity & Health Promotion, Advanced Topics in Sports Biomechanics and Performance Physiology.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessments include a range of exams, essays, projects, presentations and reports. Such diversity allows you to experience and refine various academic and professional skills to prepare for your next steps.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

The Society of Sports Therapists

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: ST01

Institution code: L77

Campus Name: Loughborough College

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


The course team may except from the above requirements for any applicant who has attained the age of 21 years at the commencement of the programme, at the time in which he/she seeks admission. Furthermore, the College may make exceptions for any elite athlete. In such cases, the curriculum team will need to be satisfied that the applicant has prepared himself/herself to undertake a programme of study at an undergraduate level and appears capable of sustaining such a programme successfully.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 8500.0 Year 1
International 8500.0 Year 1
England 8500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8500.0 Year 1
Scotland 8500.0 Year 1
Wales 8500.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 8500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The cost of some activities and kit required for practical sessions are not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees can be found on our website.

Provider information

Radmoor Road
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Loughborough
LE11 3BT

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