Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Sport and Exercise Therapy (Top - up)

Students will learn to prevent, examine, and treat sports-related injuries whilst developing the skills to become an independent learner and practitioner. They’ll receive knowledge and insight from industry-sourced professionals and have access to facilities including our rehabilitation clinic, strength and conditioning room, and biomechanics and physiology laboratories. they can also pursue their interests with our support. Industry links and work experience, including top-flight football teams and the opportunity to support runners taking part in the Brathay 10 marathons in 10 days event and work in our sports injury clinics. These experiences will help fast-track their job hunt and employment opportunities.

Help people recover from sports, and physical activity-related injuries and conditions. They will positively contribute to sporting performance and public health.

Develop hands-on techniques, and learning skills such as sports massage, musculoskeletal injury assessment, and joint mobilizations and manipulations.

Become creative in their ability to devise and implement functional and sport-specific exercise rehabilitation to restore athletes, from recreational up to elite levels of performance.

Put theory into practice by completing placements early on in their studies. Past students have worked with professional sports teams, sports rehabilitation clinics, fitness centers, and the NHS.

Complete a range of courses and qualifications to enhance their CV, including Rocktape, Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport, and a CIMSPA-endorsed Strength & Conditioning Trainer qualification.

Have the opportunity to take part in a 10-day residential placement working with ultra-endurance runners in the Lake District.