London Metropolitan University

Overview

The BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy at London Metropolitan University offers a comprehensive education that combines scientific principles with practical skills in sports injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. This three-year program is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and hands-on experience to excel in the field of sports therapy.

• Award: BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
• Accreditation: Society of Sports Therapists (SST)
• Delivery: On-campus (including practical clinical learning and work-based experience)
• Credits/Duration: Typically a three-year undergraduate honours degree
• Language of instruction: English
• Tuition fees: Fees vary based on fee status; please check the program page for details.

What you'll study

The program is structured to progress from foundational scientific knowledge to advanced clinical practice and rehabilitation techniques. Students will engage in a blend of lectures, practical sessions, and clinical or work-based learning experiences.

Year 1 (Foundation)

• Clinical Examination and Assessment in Sports Therapy
• Exercise Physiology
• Environmental Exercise Physiology
• Introduction to Sports Injury Management and Rehabilitation

Year 2 (Applied Clinical Development)

• Peripheral Manual Therapy
• Sports Rehabilitation: Early and Intermediate
• Sports Injury Management and Applied Biomechanics

Year 3 (Advanced Practice and Integration)

• Sports Rehabilitation: Late and Pre-Discharge
• Advanced Applied Assessment and Treatment Planning
• Work-Based Learning/Clinical Practice Components

Clinical facilities and learning environment: Students will utilize specialized university facilities, including therapy treatment rooms and physiology laboratories, to enhance their practical training and clinical competencies.

Entry requirements

There are no specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA grading score requirements for this program. However, prospective students should check the program page for detailed entry criteria.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Sports Therapy program will be well-prepared for a variety of careers in the sports and health sectors. Possible career paths include working as sports therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and health educators, among others in professional sports settings, clinics, or community health organizations.