Sport and Exercise Therapy - BSc (Hons)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

BC96

Campuses

Pontypridd

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,200 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Sport and Exercise Therapy - BSc (Hons)

About

Our program nurtures your skills in assessing, diagnosing, treating, rehabilitating and preventing injuries. You'll develop critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and teamwork in a variety of professional settings, readying you for a career in dynamic clinical and sports environments.

Year one
Introduction to Sports Therapy Assessment
Introduction to Screening, Prevention and Recovery
Anatomy and Physiology*
Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance
Exercise Prescription (Non-Referred Populations)
Sports Therapy: A Patient’s Perspective

Year two
Clinical Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Rehabilitation of Sports and Exercise Injuries
Exercise Physiology II*
Research Methods
Sports Injuries and Biomechanics (Optional)
Exercise for Special Populations (Optional)

*This module can be studied 100% through the medium of Welsh

Year three
Professional Practice
Sports Trauma Management
Advanced Rehabilitation of Sports and Exercise Injuries
Dissertation
Exercise Physiology III (Optional)
Applied Movement Analysis in Sport (Optional)
Strength and Conditioning (Optional)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Technician / Technical Diploma in a relevant subject can be considered for year 1 entry of an undergraduate degree
Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

Students who have completed a 2 year Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognised institution can be considered for advanced entry onto the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme

If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Career

Career Paths

Sport therapist for professional/semi-professional sports teams
Private practice/clinics
Sports and exercise therapist
Exercise rehabilitation instructors
Rehabilitation assistant
Teaching

Careers and Employability

Graduate careers

As a Graduate Sport and Exercise Therapist, there are many career paths available to you, including work with professional/semi-professional/international sports teams, private practice/clinics, and NHS roles like health trainer, rehabilitation assistant, or teaching and academia.

Postgraduate studies such as Masters or PhD programs are also popular options. There are opportunities with the Ministry of Defence, which values sports therapists for rehabilitating injured personnel, and Connect Health, a private company connected to hospitals which refer patients for rehabilitation, placing sports therapists on par with other professions.

Careers support

As an undergraduate, you'll have plenty of support, including personal tutors, module tutors, the programme director, and clinical supervisors. Clinical teaching staff are available for tutorial support, and there's a peer mentoring system in place. Plus, our Centre for Academic Success is dedicated to enhancing your personal, academic, and employability skills. The Careers and Employability Service will help you find placement opportunities to match your career goals. Benefit from our staff's industry experience with elite sports clubs, providing valuable connections for your future.

Industry partners

We're proud to hold accreditation from the Society of Sports Therapists, granting graduates full professional membership upon program completion. In years one and two, our partnership with CIMSPA allows students to pursue Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer qualifications. We offer the opportunity to complete externally recognised sports massage qualifications annually. We're also privileged to collaborate with the Football Association Wales and Urdd Gobaith Cymru, Wales' largest national youth organisation.