Foundation Degree in Sports Therapy and Injury Rehabilitation
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
2 up to 3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 14,900 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* part-time: £11,100 (£3,700 per year)
Introduction
Our accredited Foundation Degree in Sports Therapy and Injury Rehabilitation will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to excel as a sports therapist. The programme covers key areas, including anatomy and physiology, injury pathophysiology, sports massage, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, clinical assessment and treatment, pitchside trauma, sports nutrition, sports rehabilitation, sports research, clinical practice, and manual therapy.
With the Premier League reporting that individual player injuries were at their highest level in the 2023/24 season, and many players experiencing multiple injuries, this course will prepare you to treat and rehabilitate injured athletes. You will also learn to collaborate with other professionals to help prevent injuries.
Curriculum
This course offers:
- Opportunities to treat professional athletes
- Real-life work experience
- Opportunities to work overseas with European partners
- Membership of the Sports Therapy Organisation (STO)
- Work opportunities with local sports teams such as Plymouth Argyle and Plymouth Raiders
- Access to industry-specific equipment and facilities.
Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to earn additional industry qualifications in areas such as emergency first aid and fitness instructing.
Our expert instructors in sports therapy, health and fitness, strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, and sports science will provide you with a comprehensive education in sports therapy and injury rehabilitation. You will gain insights into the various roles within a dynamic and multi-skilled sports medicine team.
Career Opportunities
- Physiotherapists
- Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials
- Sports and Leisure Assistants
Program delivery
Assessment methods
Assessment will be through a mixture of practical assessments, in-class tests, coursework (essays and reports), presentations and seminars.