Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy degree at the University of Wolverhampton is designed to equip you with the theoretical and practical skills to excel in the field of sports and exercise therapy. Throughout the course, you will gain a deep understanding of human anatomy, biomechanics, injury assessment, rehabilitation techniques, and the physiological responses to exercise. Our programme places a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and practical experience, and you will have the opportunity to work with athletes and individuals from diverse backgrounds, applying your theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Award

• BSc (Hons)

Start Date

• 15 September 2025

UCAS Code

• C623

Course Specifications

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Course Length

• Full-time (3 years), Part-time (6 years)

Campus Location

• University: Walsall Campus

School

• School of Sport

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Course Modules

Year 1

• Fundamentals of Exercise Therapy
  • Module: 4SR061
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Core
• Fundamentals of Sports Injuries
  • Module: 4SR058
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Core
• Introduction to Sport in Higher Education
  • Module: 4SR056
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Core
• Managing Trauma in Sport and Exercise
  • Module: 4SR057
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Core
• Musculoskeletal Anatomy
  • Module: 4SR059
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Core
• Sports & Exercise Massage
  • Module: 4SR060
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Core

Year 2

• Developing a Professional Project Idea
  • Module: 5SR023
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Core
• Examination and Assessment of Peripheral Joints
  • Module: 5SR054
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Core
• Peripheral Manual Therapy
  • Module: 5SR055
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Core
• Sport & Physical Activity Industry Experience
  • Module: 5SR035
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Core
• Sport and Exercise Physiology
  • Module: 5SR007
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Core
• Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation
  • Module: 5SR056
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Core

Year 3

• Applied Sport and Exercise Therapy
  • Module: 6SR049
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Core
• Clinical Placement
  • Module: 6SR048
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Core
• The Professional Project
  • Module: 6SR019
  • Credits: 40
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Core
• Vertebral Mobilisation Techniques
  • Module: 6SR050
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Core
• Working with Diverse Populations
  • Module: 6SR047
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Core

Potential Career Paths

• Sport Therapist in Elite Sport
• Sport Therapist in the NHS or Private Clinics
• Health Promotion Specialist
• Exercise Referral Specialist
• Lecturing

Additional Information

• Everything you need to know about this course!

Why Wolverhampton?

• We're proud to confirm our £300 travel fund helping eligible new UK full-time undergraduate entrants* with the costs of travel continues for students starting in 2019/20 and 2020/21!
• 99% sports graduate employability*. Our students get jobs!
• Free university branded sports kit for all students in their first year.
• We have a proud history of delivering sector-leading sports courses in partnership with major sporting organisations in the Black Country and West Midlands.
• Specialist sports facilities including human performance and movement labs with an environmental chamber and 3D motion capture software; physiotherapy and sports therapy suites; sports performance clinic; elite strength and conditioning suite; multi-million pound Sports Centre; 3G football pitch; tennis
  etball courts.
• Inspirational teaching staff who are cutting edge practitioners and researchers in their subject areas.
• Access to motivating, high level sports coaches who work with our WLV Sport teams.
• Sports Scholarships available up to £4,500 across the three years of a degree (subject to successful Scholarship application).
• Innovative block curriculum delivery model, including modules focussed on introducing you to Higher Education, and developing your employability

Course Fees and Finance

Additional Course Costs

Mandatory Costs

• The University will fund an initial enhanced DBS check (where your course requires) GOV.UK / Disclosure and Barring Service. Some placement settings will require a refreshed certificate every 12 months. You are therefore encouraged to register for the Update Service within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This costs £13 per year and you can pay by debit or credit card.
• Uniform is provided for this course, however the University of Wolverhampton reserves the right to make a charge.
• You will be required to provide appropriate foot wear at a cost of approximately £50-£60

Optional Costs

• Various Sporting professional body memberships *prices will vary depending on body.
• Various industry standard courses are available via the School of Sport's Earn and Learn employability initiative. You may be asked to contribute £0 - £200 toward these.

Entry Requirements

• Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points
• A Levels - grades CCC (at least one A Level should normally be in a Science subject (e.g. Applied Science; Biology; Human Biology; Physics; Chemistry; Environmental Science, Psychology, Health and Social Care or PE)
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM in a Sport and/or Science subject
• BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD in a Sport and/or Science subject
• Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)
• 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activities or 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence - grade Distinction

Accreditation

• Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)
• Society of Sports Therapists

Funding

• Tuition Fees Loan(Home Fee Status):
  • Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.
• Changes for EU students:
  • The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:
• Self-funding:
  • If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.
• Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:
  • If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

How We Compare

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Full-time Course

• 100%say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 100%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 88%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

Part-time Course

• 80%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.