BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy at Edge Hill University

The human body is often pushed to its limits in pursuit of sporting excellence. Unfortunately, injury can be a unwanted consequence of this. You’ll learn how to keep athletes in top condition and how to help injured athletes through rehabilitation, by planning and implementing a comprehensive programme.

Department: Sport and Physical Activity  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich year option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, we’ll introduce you to the key skills and knowledge required to become a successful sport therapist. You’ll develop fundamental knowledge and skills in areas such as anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, exercise therapy and injury assessment and treatment. This will all be a useful grounding for the next two years of your degree. Compulsory modules include Critical Enquiry and Academic Skills for Sports Therapy; Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology; Introduction to Exercise Therapy; Introduction to Kinesiology; Sports Therapy 1; Sports Therapy 2; Anatomy and Physiology; Kinesiology; Manual Therapy 1; Research Methods.

Career pathways

By the time you finish your degree, you’ll have specific skills and knowledge directly related to sports therapy. You’ll also have a range of transferable skills that will equip you for a graduate role or further study.

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