Program Overview

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Sports Therapy (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)

Attendance

Full-time

Campus

Preston Campus

Start

September 2025

Duration

4 years

UCAS Code

C633

Delivery

In-person

Placement option

This course has a placement option.

Course Description

The Sports Therapy foundation year course is ideal for those who have the ability to study for a degree but don't have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It's a great stepping stone to a full degree.

Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you can progress to the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy course or a related degree.

All our degree courses are underpinned by high-quality research as well as placement opportunities with leading sports organisations, from Super League and national rugby clubs to Premier League football clubs across the country.

Why Study with Us

• You'll broaden your understanding of sport and physical activity from the perspectives of performance and health.
• You'll be taught through hands-on learning which will develop your interpersonal skills and confidence, preparing you for degree-level study and your future workplace.
• As part of your full degree, you can earn vocational qualifications that enhance your employability. These include Sports-Specific First Aid, Level 4 Advanced Trauma Pitchside First Aid, and the internationally recognized Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy VTCT certificate.

What You'll Do

• Studying with us will equip you with the skills needed to gain an introductory understanding of the sports therapy sector and to progress to degree-level study.
• At our state-of-the-art sports facilities, you'll gain hands-on skills to help injured athletes recover. These facilities are key to translating theory into practice.
• Deepen your understanding of sports science, strength and conditioning, and functional rehabilitation to prepare for a rewarding career in sports therapy.

Modules

Foundation Year

• Foundations in Sport, Physical Activity & Health (TLC130)
• Academic and Personal Development in Sport, Physical Activity and Health (TLC131)

Year 1

• Fundamentals of Movement and Exercise (HI1000)
• Physiology for Sports and Exercise Therapy (HI1007)
• Anatomy (PU1001)
• Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice 1 (PU1002)
• Foundations in Therapy and Practice (PU1006)
• Management: Treatment and Referral in Sports Injury (PU1007)

Year 2

• Screening Techniques for Sports Injury Prevention (HI2106)
• Manual Therapy for Sports Injuries (HI2107)
• Soft Tissue Therapy and Practice (PU2007)
• Rehabilitation of Sports Injury (PU2010)
• Functional Anatomy and Pathology in Assessment (PU2011)
• Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice 2 (PU2016)

Year 3

• Applied Strength and Conditioning for Sports Therapists (HI3000)
• Functional Rehabilitation (HI3010)
• Dissertation (HI3011)
• Sports Therapy and Clinical Practice (PU3005)
• Complete Management of the Injured Athlete (PU3100)
• Single Research Project (PU3914)

Optional Modules

• Skills for Leadership and Business (PU3306)
• Exercise Referral (XS3200)

Entry Requirements

• UCAS: 64 points at A2 preferably in Biology or PE or Sports or Exercise Science
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
• BTEC Diploma: MM
• Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects
• T Level: P (D or E) preferably in Biology or PE or Sports or Exercise Science
• If no previous study in Biology/PE/Sport Sci applicants are asked to complete A 500-word written piece on anatomy and physiology on the topic of your choice.
• IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
• A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course

Fees and Funding

2025/26

• UK: £9,535 for the first year
• International: £17,250 for the first year

Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer many scholarships, bursaries, and funds to support you during your studies.

Industry Links

We have industry links with Premier League football and Super League rugby clubs across the country – alongside other sports and clinical environments and connections to research institutions.

Accreditations

• Society of Sports Therapists (SST)

This course has been designed with the support of its accrediting body, the SST, the lead organisation for Sports Therapists in the UK. On graduation, you will be eligible for full membership of the organisation.

Future Careers

On completion of the four-year Sports Therapy programme, you’ll be a well-rounded practitioner able to help athletes return to full fitness.

Through a blend of specialist learning, hands-on training, and practical application, you’ll be well-prepared to practice in a variety of industry settings. Professional development is at the heart of this degree, with a strong focus on real-world experience. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to work in our student-led Sports Therapy and Sports Massage Clinic on our Preston Campus. This fully equipped injury clinic, featuring a cutting-edge movement analysis lab, offers a real-world environment for you to refine your expertise.

Many of our graduates go on to launch successful private injury clinics, while others secure roles with professional and semi-professional sports teams and organisations. With the increasing demand for sports therapists in healthcare, graduates also find rewarding careers in the NHS and private healthcare. Moreover, the transferable skills you gain will open doors in teaching, coaching, sports science, and strength and conditioning.