Sports and Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Programme overview

Learn to assess and treat sports injuries by combining exercise physiology with rehabilitation, and develop practical skills through hands-on experience in our on-campus sports therapy clinic. Develop the skills and confidence to become an independent sports therapy practitioner, equipped to work in healthcare, sport or private practice. Learn how to support a wide range of clients, from children to older adults, and from beginners to elite athletes.

Faculty: Sport Science, Coaching and Management | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Upper Limb Anatomy, Assessment and Injury, Introduction to Sports Injury Management, Lower Limb Anatomy, Assessment and Injury, Physical Activity and Health. Year two: Spinal Anatomy, Assessment and Injury, Principles of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Injury Assessment and Clinical Reasoning, Sports Trauma and Field Based Care. Final year: Performance Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Perspectives in Sports and Exercise Therapy, Clinical Practice and Professional Placement, Independent Research Project.

Career pathways

Accreditation from the Society of Sports Therapists means that on graduation you will be qualified to work as a sports therapist with professional teams, clubs or private clinics. Alternatively, you can access appropriate additional training to support professional football and rugby (additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements may apply).

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112. A level: BBC to include Biology or PE. Excludes General Studies. GCSE: GCSE maths, English and two sciences at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. BTEC: DMM in a Biological or Sport Science based subject. IB Diploma: 30 points to include 5 points in Biology at Higher level. Access to HE: The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits above Merit of which 15 must be at Distinction in Biology or Sport Science related units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above. English: IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/hls/sports-therapy-bsc-hons/

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