BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy at York St John University

Develop the knowledge, understanding and practical skills to be an effective Sports Therapist. Learn to reduce the risk of injury, assess and treat injury, rehabilitate and recondition, and return athletes to sport. On this degree you will develop the knowledge, understanding, and professional and practical skills to be a competent and confident Sports Therapist that can work effectively in different settings. You will also develop as an evidence-informed, problem solver and decision maker who adapts to the demands of contemporary practice. The course fosters self awareness and curiosity as a basis for ongoing professional development.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full time | 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise; Introduction to Sport and Exercise Therapy; Clinical Musculoskeletal Anatomy; Kinesiology and the Biomechanical Principles of Human Movement; Introduction to Research Methods in Sport; Introduction to Strength and Conditioning for Sport and Exercise Therapy; Management of Sport and Exercise Trauma and Illness; Principles of Exercise and Physical Activity for Health.

Career pathways

You will graduate from this course with the knowledge and practical experience to help people prevent or recover from sport injury. The skills you develop will also benefit you in a range of other careers in sport and health. Example roles include Sport therapy; Sport massage; Physiotherapy (after further study); Sport management; Outdoor education; Teaching.

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