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UCAS CODE: C6C3

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    York St John University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Sports and exercise therapy is an aspect of healthcare that applies sport science and medical principles to prevent injury and rehabilitate athletes back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability level.This degree has been designed with the Society of Sports Therapists (SST) and external partners to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work in sport and exercise injury settings. When you graduate you will be eligible to apply for membership of the SST and practise under the title of Graduate Sports Therapist. As a Graduate Sports Therapist you will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to:Optimise performance and preparation and prevent injuryProvide immediate care of injuries and illnessAssess, treat, rehabilitate, and refer when necessaryProvide soft tissue interventions to non-injured and injured tissuePlan, deliver and evaluate rehabilitation, reconditioning and return to sport programmesBy training in sport therapy you will learn to help athletes perform better, recover faster and train more effectively. We are committed to making sure everyone has opportunities to benefit from sport, regardless of background, age or ability. Through this course you will develop into a competent and confident sports therapist who:Maintains high standards of performanceIs person-centredSolves injury problems using an evidence-informed and interdisciplinary approachMakes well-informed clinical decisionsCan work effectively with other practitioners as part of a multidisciplinary team

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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£ 14,000per year

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UCAS Points : 104

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University information

York St John University

  • University League Table

    108th

  • Campus address

    York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom

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