Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Sports Therapy is becoming increasingly popular not only in the treatment of sporting injuries but in part of the development of the health and fitness industry. The demand for well qualified practitioners continues to grow.
These specialist programmes for Sports Therapy integrate academic learning and the development of practical skills to an advanced level.
University College Birmingham has an extensive range of resources including fitness testing equipment, electrotherapy equipment, anatomical models, gym and a dance studio as well as two purpose built sport injury clinics and a science room.
The full BSc course is recognised by and leads to membership of The Society of Sports Therapists. There is a strong emphasis on practical experience and a range of activities that encourage understanding of the scientific principles, business and developments in Sports Therapy.
Career opportunities exist within health and fitness clubs, the leisure industry, with local authorities and health clubs, sports injury clinics, health farms and as self employed sports therapists.
Watch Sports Therapy Graduate, Ellie Steele talking on the BBC about David Beckhams torn Achilles tendon.
This course is covered by a Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise .
Spring 2008 saw the on-line launch of the Journal of Sports Therapy (JST), hosted by University College Birmingham, it is the first academic journal specifically for the sports therapy industry.
Read the real life experiences of our students here.
Degree programmes accredited by the University of Birmingham . Visit the Awarding of Degrees page for more information.