BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Qualifying as a sports therapist enables you to provide advice and treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries - to empower people of all athletic levels to achieve optimal potential and performance.

UCAS Code:
846W
Institution:
B50
Delivery:
Sandwich (Thick) out of college.

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Why study BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy at BU?

Placement experience throughout the course means you will gain relevant experience in real sports therapy settings from observation of clinicians to managing a caseload
This course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists meaning that on successful completion of this course you will be eligible to apply for membership with them
We have strong links with sports injury clinics, sports clubs and some of the biggest names in the sports industry to inform our teaching and provide placement opportunities
Blending theoretical and practical elements – you'll learn how to assess and manage sports injuries, and provide specialist advice and treatments like sport and remedial massage and musculoskeletal interventions
Lecturers are from a broad range of sporting and sports therapy backgrounds which is fed back into our teaching
Get involved in our variety of sporting clubs and teams at BU.

Find out more about the content of this course.

Course accreditation

This course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists who will provide insurance for 250 hours of practice. On successful completion of this course you will be eligible to apply for membership with them.

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Next start date:

September 2022, September 2023

Location:

Bournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus and Talbot Campus

Duration:

3 years full-time with a 4-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement (both options require the completion of 200 hours supervised practice in your final year)

Accreditations:

The Society of Sports Therapists

Required subjects:

Biology, Human Biology, Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health Science, Health & Social Care, Physical Education, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, or other sport-related subject.

Entry requirements:

For September 2022 entry: 128 - 144 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A - levels or equivalent including 40 points in a required subject. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM. For more information check out our full entry requirements.

International entry requirements:

For September 2022 entry: If English is not your first language, you will need: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each component or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.

Course details

Qualifying and practicing as a Sports Therapist will enable you to provide advice and treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries. Upon graduation you’ll be able to empower sports men, women and children to achieve optimal potential and performance.

The course is split between theoretical and practical elements, and you’ll learn how to provide advice and treatment to manage the individual needs of a person within their sporting environment. This may involve designing and carrying out injury prevention programmes, providing immediate care of injuries and basic life support in recreational, clinical, training and competitive environments.

There will be opportunities to assess and manage sports injuries by providing specialist advice and treatments like sport and remedial massage and musculoskeletal interventions as part of rehabilitation programmes.

On this course you will usually be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Contact hours and assessment

Details of the assessment methods and contact hours for each unit of the course can be found in the programme specification.

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Year 1

Core units

Foundations of Sports Therapy: This includes building on your foundational knowledge of anatomy and physiology and relating it to, common sports injuries, the process of tissue healing and practical sports massage therapy.
Athlete Welfare: This unit will enable you to identify risk factors associated with participation in competitive and recreational sport and exercise, specifically the interaction between the athlete, their environment and their own responsibilities concerning the maintenance of optimal health and wellbeing.
Exercise Prescription in Sports Therapy: This unit involves learning to apply the principles of exercise theory to plan and implement comprehensive exercise programmes. You will learn about physical fitness tests, contemporary testing equipment as well as accepted test protocols and measurements.
Assessment of Sports Injuries 1: Gaining an understanding of current knowledge and best practice in identifying and managing acute sports injuries and illness. As well as acquiring skills in carrying out initial assessments and primary surveys in the acute sports injury setting. This unit involves the opportunity to observe practice in a sporting environment.
Beginning Research: You will be introduced to the concepts, principals and skills of social and scientific research enquiry and to the role of research more widely in a variety of rehabilitation, nutrition, sport and exercise related contexts.
Early Career Professionalism: This unit sets the foundations for you to develop into an effective, compassionate, robust, resilient and responsible professional with excellent communication skills.

Year 2

Core units

Soft-Tissue and Therapeutic Modalities: l Learning about advanced soft tissue and therapeutic techniques within the context of sports injury management.
Assessment of Sports Injuries 2: This unit covers the principles and rationale of clinical assessment and evaluation of the peripheral joints. Enabling you to apply your skills relating to subjective and objective assessment, to plan treatments, monitor and evaluate different clinical presentations.
Applied Physiology: Developing your theoretical and applied understanding of the physiological changes that occur as a result of training and exercise. Learning about physiological assessment within a laboratory setting and the application to the individual for example in relation to exercise/rehabilitation programme design.
Manual Therapy 1 – Peripheral Joints: This unit develops your understanding and practical application of the principles and practices of manual therapy techniques for the peripheral joints.
Rehabilitation in Sports Therapy: This unit enables you to combine your pathophysiological knowledge and injury rehabilitation theory in order to plan, implement and monitor comprehensive rehabilitation programmes that progress a client from injury to full functional fitness.
Conducting Research: Prepare for independent research and develop your knowledge and critical understanding of social and scientific research applied to a range of nutrition, rehabilitation and sport and exercise science related contexts. You’ll learn how to critically evaluate research problems, and apply coherent ethical research designs and appropriate analysis.

Optional placement year

Final year

Core units

Manual Therapy – The Spine: Developing understanding and practical application of the principles and practices of manual therapy techniques to the spine.
Innovation in Sports Therapy: Exploring innovation in research, education and/or professional practice. Integrating evidence informed practice and the appreciation of wider health care issues to produce a justified innovation.
Sports Therapy Practice: This unit builds on and further develops your skills to plan, implement and monitor injury prevention strategies and return to play programmes that involve a comprehensive understanding of components of sport and exercise science. You’ll gain an understanding of the relationship between the sports therapist, other organisations and agencies and reflect upon experiences in sports therapy practice.
Service Improvement Project: The purpose of this unit is to provide an opportunity to undertake interprofessional project work with a variety of health practitioners and develop your skills in team working. Collaborative working is considered an essential skill for sports therapy practice.
Research Project: You will carry out a programme of independent research involving either the gathering primary data or being involved in analysis of existing data. This will enable you to evaluate findings in the context of a critical review of published literature and present the results and conclusions of a substantive piece of research.

Programme specification

Programme specifications provide definitive records of the University's taught degrees in line with Quality Assurance Agency requirements. Every taught course leading to a BU Award has a programme specification which describes its aims, structure, content and learning outcomes, plus the teaching, learning and assessment methods used.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the programme specification, the information is liable to change to take advantage of exciting new approaches to teaching and learning as well as developments in industry.

If you have been unable to locate the programme specification for the course you are interested in, it will be available as soon as the latest version is ready. Alternatively please contact us for assistance.

How you will be assessed

Placements

Engagement with placements will develop from observation to managing a caseload over the three/four year course. You’ll be supported throughout this time to enable you to apply theory in practice.

Placement content

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Entry requirements

This course requires 128–144 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example A-levels A*A*C, AAA, A*BC or ABB, BTECs DDD or DDM in a required subject. You can use the UCAS calculator to see how your qualifications equate to UCAS tariff points.

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2022 entry
Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs)	GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all of the equivalencies.
Required subjects for September 2022	A-level: Biology, Human Biology, Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health Science, Health & Social Care, Physical Education, Sport, Sport & Exercise Science. BTEC Nationals: Applied Human Biology (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport & Exercise Science (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport (Extended Certificate or higher), Health & Social Care (Extended Diploma), Sport and Outdoor Activities (Extended Diploma), Sport, Fitness and Personal Training (Extended Diploma), Sporting Excellence and Performance (Extended Diploma), Sports Coaching and Development (Extended Diploma), Sports Science and Therapy (Extended Certificate or higher) Cambridge Technicals: Health & Social Care (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport and Physical Activity (Extended Diploma)
Excluded subjects	General Studies (unless accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent in appropriate subjects)
A-level and AS levels	128–144 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. AS levels are accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject.
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate – Skills Challenge Certificate	Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject.
Access to HE Diploma	128–144 tariff points from any combination of Distinction, Merit and Pass grades. This must include 15 level 3 graded credits in one of our required subjects: Applied Human Biology, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Health Science, Health & Social Care, Physical Education, Sport, Sport & Exercise Science. An Access to HE Diploma contains 60 credits overall, with 45 graded credits and 15 ungraded credits.
BTEC National	Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (128 UCAS tariff points) in a required subject Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff Foundation Diploma/ 90-credit Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff Extended Certificate/ Subsidiary Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
Cambridge International Pre-U Diploma	128–144 UCAS tariff points, to include a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects including 40 points in a required subject.
Cambridge Technical	Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (128 UCAS tariff points) in a required subject Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Foundation Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Extended Certificate/Introductory Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
Extended Project Qualification	Accepted as part of the overall tariff, but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject.
International Baccalaureate Certificates	128–144 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Higher Level certificates.
International Baccalaureate (Diploma)	32–34 points including grade H5 in a required subject.
Scottish Highers	128–144 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers including 40 points in a required subject.
Scottish Advanced Highers	128–144 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
T Levels	We will recognise T Level qualifications at a suitable level (and in a suitable subject, if applicable).

International entry requirements

You can find details of the international qualifications we accept, and what level of study they apply to, on our entry requirements for non-UK students' page.	You can find details of the international qualifications we accept, and what level of study they apply to, on our entry requirements for non-UK students' page. Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2022 entry: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 76-85%. Grade depends on the course Hong Kong HKDSE Diploma (4,4,4 – 4,4,5 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 75-85% Italian Esame di Stato with 75-85%. Grade depends on the course Titulo de Bachillerato with 7.5 or 8. Grade depends on the course English language requirements If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally: For September 2022 entry: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. View further information about our English language requirements. If you do not meet the English language requirement for your degree then why not join our Pre-Sessional English course? Successful completion of our Pre-Sessional English course will meet your English language requirement.

You can find details of the international qualifications we accept, and what level of study they apply to, on our entry requirements for non-UK students' page.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2022 entry:

Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 76-85%. Grade depends on the course
Hong Kong HKDSE Diploma (4,4,4 – 4,4,5 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 75-85%
Italian Esame di Stato with 75-85%. Grade depends on the course
Titulo de Bachillerato with 7.5 or 8. Grade depends on the course

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally:

For September 2022 entry: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

View further information about our English language requirements.

If you do not meet the English language requirement for your degree then why not join our Pre-Sessional English course? Successful completion of our Pre-Sessional English course will meet your English language requirement.

Other useful information

AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff.

Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website.

Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information.

Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.

Non-academic requirements

Work experience

We are looking for applicants that demonstrate insight into the profession through work experience (paid or voluntary) or clear insight in the field of work being applied for. Examples of the sort of experience that candidates have are:

In health, fitness, sport and/or rehabilitation settings.
Experience in a ‘person-facing’ role such as a Fitness Instructor, Sports Coach or Lifeguard may be beneficial.

We'll use this information to shortlist applicants so it must be evidenced clearly on your UCAS application form in the employment history section and in your personal statement.

Your application

For Sports Therapy, we are looking for applicants who are:

Experienced in health, fitness, sports and/or rehabilitation settings
Motivated, committed and enthusiastic about being involved in Sports Therapy
Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the Sports Therapy profession and can demonstrate the skills and qualities relevant to the profession
Able to demonstrate that they have a career plan and are thinking of future employment opportunities.

How to apply

IT skills

In the healthcare sector IT is now a vital tool for accessing and maintaining patient records, accessing literature to client care and conducting clinically-related research. As a student you will receive an introduction to IT near the beginning of your course and you will be provided with computer access and your own email address.

During the course, you will be expected to use your developing IT skills to produce assignments, conduct literature searches, and to use client-related record systems in the clinical setting. Following instruction some of your study will be undertaken through web-based learning tools, for example by participating in online discussions.

How we assess your application

We look at individual applications and make a tailored offer based on your potential to succeed on the course considering a range of factors, including your academic achievements, work and other experience, reference and personal statement, and in some cases, your performance at an interview or a portfolio review. Typically, we make an offer at the bottom of the tariff range.

AccessBU gives you the chance to tell us more about you and your life experiences if you haven’t had the same educational opportunities as other applicants. If you are eligible for AccessBU, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS Tariff Points below the published tariff.

Selection methods

Our offer making process

Our offer-making will typically be based on your most recent qualifications, including any required subjects where applicable. We'll consider all qualifications when assessing your application, although these may not be part of our offer.

If you do not meet the criteria of your original offer, we may still offer you a place. We will review your whole application and consider all academic qualifications (including those not in the offer) to see if you have the academic potential to succeed on the course. If we feel the answer is yes, we will confirm your place.

Careers

Typical job roles and industries

There are a variety of career options for students once you’ve graduated from this course. These include:

Working in a sports therapy clinic, either by setting up your own practice or working for others
Working with all levels of sports teams for both injury prevention and injury rehabilitation
Researching musculoskeletal function and performance in relation to sports injuries and sports therapy
Working in the health and fitness industry.

You will also develop transferable skills such as time management, managing data, project management, enhanced communication skills and critical thinking skills.

Further study

Costs and fees

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. You can find full information about funding your studies and paying your fees in our undergraduate fees and funding section.

Our fees and funding section also includes information about the scholarships and bursaries on offer.

Fees quoted are for tuition only unless stated otherwise, and we’re committed to ensuring there are no hidden extra costs while you’re at university – that’s why we’re clear about what you can expect us to cover, and what your cost of living will be.

No hidden extras

What’s included in your tuition fee?

Your tuition fee covers expenses associated with your course, including tuition materials, access to facilities, mandatory field trips and the following:

Materials for laboratory and field-based teaching activity
Support for finding placements (UK or abroad) and fieldwork, and non-financial support whilst on placement if this is part of your course of study
A range of student services – advisors, help desks, counsellors, placement support and careers service
The Library – access to a wide range of electronic resources (databases, e-journals and e-books), print and multimedia collections, subject librarians and study spaces
Access to Brightspace, our virtual learning environment, which offers a responsive and personalised learning experience with powerful learning analytics capabilities, integrated social media and advanced video features
IT labs (some open 24/7), wireless network, AV equipment to borrow
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme
Disability and additional learning support, according to individual circumstances
The BU Language Centre to help you develop/improve foreign or English language skills
24 hours a day, 365 days a year security team
Professional body accreditation of the course
Jacket, T shirt and shorts for practical sessions and pitch side run-on-bag
BU-branded short, T-shirts and jacket
Use of SportBU facilities during the relevant periods of study

Costs of living and other expenses you need to consider

Additional costs

We are committed to offering you value for money and ensuring there are no hidden costs while you are studying with us, therefore we have listed below any additional costs you may incur that are not covered by your tuition fee:

Laptops, tablets and mobile devices and any software used on personal devices. Access to a personal computer is strongly recommended for your study. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, visit our website for information regarding hardship funds.
Textbooks, general stationery and other supplies. Our award-winning library is stocked with a large range of textbooks and online resources, free of charge. The Students’ Union shops stock a wide range of stationery supplies on both campuses
You will need to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check as a condition of enrolment, including an Port office verification charges
Accommodation and living costs. Please visit our website for more information.
Travel costs to and from the University campus. An annual bus pass can be purchased alongside your rent if you are living in halls of residence/Unilet accommodation or may be purchased separately
Travel costs to and from your placement. Where possible, travel distance and time is considered as part of the placement allocation process to keep this to a minimum
SportsTherapy branded clothing (optional)
Additional course costs in first aid work, sports massage, or fitness instrction (optional)
SportBU membership.

While all aspects of the programme, including required field trips, are included in the fee, additional, optional or extra curricula activities may be available for which a student contribution is required.

Repeat units

Our staff

On this course you will be taught by staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This could include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners and research students, many of whom are actively engaged in research and/or professional practice in the sports therapy sector which is integrated into the teaching of this course.

You can find out more about some of the staff that are currently teaching on the course and their research activities below. Please note that teaching staff can change.

Dr Joanna Thurston – Principal Academic Sports Therapy

In 2016, I wrote the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree within the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences at Bournemouth University. Prior to this, I had a strong teaching portfolio both at the University of Bath and here at Bournemouth University, within the Department of Sport and Physical Activity.

Having received a number of student-nominated teaching awards since joining BU, I was one of only six staff selected as a Learning and Teaching Fellows at BU in 2014 for my excellence in Fusion-based learning and teaching approaches.

I am currently completing my PhD, which explores the experience of living with pre-menopausal osteoporosis using a reflective topical autobiographical method.

My professional background in sport rehabilitation and movement analysis for performance enhancement meant I was fortunate to have some amazing professional experiences, from working with Dr Dave Alred in Performance Coaching to massaging Justin Timberlake. With Dave in professional football, I have carried out consultancy work at Bolton Wanderers and with players at Chelsea.

View Joanna Thurston's staff profile

Dr Malika Felton - Programme Leader & Lecturer in Health and Exercise Physiology

Sara Sayer - Professional Practice Lead and Lecturer in Sports Therapy

Dr Sam Hills - Lecturer in Sports Science

Dr Samuel (Sam) Hills is a Lecturer in Sports Science, having joined Bournemouth University from Leeds Trinity University in June 2021. Sam was awarded his PhD from the University of Leeds/Leeds Trinity University in 2020, with a thesis entitled “The performance and physiological responses of soccer substitutes on match-day” and has contributed to >20 peer reviewed publications since 2018.

Sam’s research to date has largely focused on monitoring and improving the practices of team sports players, as well as externally funded public health related research examining drowning and associated risk factors. This research has involved engaging with and working in close collaboration with academic and practice-based partners worldwide, and Sam has presented to academic and applied audiences within the UK and internationally. Several other collaborations and projects are ongoing across a spectrum of topics.

Sam has taught and undergraduate and postgraduate students on a broad range of Sport, Health, and related programmes, including unit leadership and postgraduate research supervision.

View Dr Sam Hills' staff profile

Pete Bloomer - Lecturer Practitioner in Sport and Physiotherapy

Course changes

Changes for 2022 entry

Date	Changes to this course
04/10/2021	Where the change was made: Fees box Change: Placement fee for September 2022 entry amended to £1,850. Previous text: £850

2021

Date	Changes to this course
17/05/2021	Where the change was made: core unit in course details Change: Research Methodologies 2 unit is replaced with Conducting Research unit. Previous text: Research methodologies 2: Building on research practice from the first year this unit enables you to understand a range of research methodologies and provide a critical understanding of their use.
01/10/2021	Where the change was made: Fees box. Change: Placemenet fee for September 2022 entry amended to £1,850. Previous text: £850.

2020

Date	Changes to this course
15/10/2020	Where the change was made: Required subjects Minimum points in a required subject Change: Required subjects: A-level: Biology, Human Biology, Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health Science, Health & Social Care, Physical Education, Sport, Sport & Exercise Science. BTEC Nationals: Applied Human Biology (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport & Exercise Science (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport (Extended Certificate or higher), Health & Social Care (Extended Diploma), Sport and Outdoor Activities (Extended Diploma), Sport, Fitness and Personal Training (Extended Diploma), Sporting Excellence and Performance (Extended Diploma), Sports Coaching and Development (Extended Diploma) Cambridge Technicals: Health & Social Care (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport and Physical Activity (Extended Diploma) Minimum points in a required subject: 128 - 144 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent including 40 points in a required subject. Previous text: Required subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health Science, Health & Social Care, Physical Education, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, or other sport-related subject. 128 - 144 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent including 32 points in a required subject.
11/08/2020	Where the change was made: Selection methods changed for September 2021 entry. Change: Interview removed from selection methods (for September 2021 entry). Previous text: Because we need you to have practical and applicable skills in this particular subject, we’ll then invite the very best students for an interview. These interviews are designed to demonstrate that you have the necessary insight into Sports Therapy, as well as the motivation and commitment to become a Sports Therapist.
03/06/2020	Where the change was made: core unit in course details. Change: Research Methodologies 1 unit is replaced with Beginning Research unit. Previous text: N/A

Date

Changes to this course

15/10/2020

Where the change was made:

Required subjects
Minimum points in a required subject

Change:

Required subjects:

A-level: Biology, Human Biology, Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health Science, Health & Social Care, Physical Education, Sport, Sport & Exercise Science.
BTEC Nationals: Applied Human Biology (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport & Exercise Science (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport (Extended Certificate or higher), Health & Social Care (Extended Diploma), Sport and Outdoor Activities (Extended Diploma), Sport, Fitness and Personal Training (Extended Diploma), Sporting Excellence and Performance (Extended Diploma), Sports Coaching and Development (Extended Diploma)
Cambridge Technicals: Health & Social Care (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport and Physical Activity (Extended Diploma)

Minimum points in a required subject:

128 - 144 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent including 40 points in a required subject.

Previous text:

Required subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health Science, Health & Social Care, Physical Education, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, or other sport-related subject.
128 - 144 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent including 32 points in a required subject.

11/08/2020

Where the change was made: Selection methods changed for September 2021 entry.

Change: Interview removed from selection methods (for September 2021 entry).

Previous text: Because we need you to have practical and applicable skills in this particular subject, we’ll then invite the very best students for an interview. These interviews are designed to demonstrate that you have the necessary insight into Sports Therapy, as well as the motivation and commitment to become a Sports Therapist.

03/06/2020

Where the change was made: core unit in course details.
Change: Research Methodologies 1 unit is replaced with Beginning Research unit.
Previous text: N/A

2018

Date	Changes to this course
23/11/2018	Where the change was made: 2019 entry requirements Change: Diploma no longer needs to be accompanied by an A level. Previous text: Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A level or equivalent in a required subject

2017

Date	Changes to this course
07/09/2017	Where the change was made: Key facts and 2018 entry requirements Change: 2018 entry requirements have changed to 128 - 136 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent including 32 points in a required subject. Previous text: The entry requirements for this course are 128 tariff points from 3 A levels or equivalent, including 32 points from a required subject.
07/09/2017	Where the change was made: 2018 entry requirements Change: 2018 GCSE entry requirements have changed to This course requires GCSE English and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications. Previous text: This course requires a minimum of 4 GCSEs grades A* - C (or grade 4 or above in the newly reformed GCSE grading) including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.

Date

Changes to this course

07/09/2017

Where the change was made: Key facts and 2018 entry requirements
Change: 2018 entry requirements have changed to 128 - 136 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent including 32 points in a required subject.
Previous text: The entry requirements for this course are 128 tariff points from 3 A levels or equivalent, including 32 points from a required subject.

07/09/2017

Where the change was made: 2018 entry requirements
Change: 2018 GCSE entry requirements have changed to This course requires GCSE English and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.
Previous text: This course requires a minimum of 4 GCSEs grades A* - C (or grade 4 or above in the newly reformed GCSE grading) including Maths and English or equivalent qualifications.

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Careers

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Further study

Costs and fees

No hidden extras

Costs of living and other expenses you need to consider

Repeat units

Our staff

Dr Joanna Thurston – Principal Academic Sports Therapy

Dr Malika Felton - Programme Leader & Lecturer in Health and Exercise Physiology

Sara Sayer - Professional Practice Lead and Lecturer in Sports Therapy

Dr Sam Hills - Lecturer in Sports Science

Pete Bloomer - Lecturer Practitioner in Sport and Physiotherapy

Course changes

Changes for 2022 entry

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2020

2018

2017