Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation

Blending science and practice, our course offers inspiring placements with therapy clinics and sports teams so that you gain practical experience as an injury, rehabilitation and fitness specialist.

As demand for skilled sports therapists continues to grow, this new degree will help you develop high-level professional knowledge and skills so that you can go into practice after graduation. 

• Choose a course recognised for its high academic quality; this course is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists
• Complete over 200 hours of clinical placements to gain hands-on experience of the profession and apply theory to practice
• Build a thorough understanding of the rehabilitation process, including manual therapy techniques, exercise therapy and sports massage
• Undertake fieldtrips to sporting events
• Make the most of our specialise facilities in our sports centre
• Be inspired by our enthusiastic and expert staff who boast a wealth of professional experience working with elite athletes

 This is a dynamic course which will set you apart as an industry-ready sports therapist and rehabilitator.

• Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama
• Students with an overall score of 60% would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year
• UKVI IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required

• If you are studying and completing any internationally recognised qualification such as A-levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) or the American Curricula from the International Schools within Jordan, then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree. Please see individual course pages for specific entry requirements
• If you have completed a recognised international foundation programme with good grades
• Advanced entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide

After graduation, you'll be equipped for a rewarding and challenging role in sports therapy and rehabilitation. Because our course is aligned to the professional guidelines set out by The Society of Sports Therapists, you'll be fully prepared to operate as an injury and exercise-based rehabilitation and fitness specialist.  You'll also be capable of working in multi/inter-disciplinary healthcare teams.  

If you want to take your knowledge of sport to the next level, this degree also acts as a gateway to postgraduate education, with opportunities for you to progress to masters level courses such as our innovative MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science programme - which has a psychology pathway.

Through our Professional Development Package, you'll gain valuable transferable skills, including:

• Written and verbal communication
• Research and analytical
• Personal motivation, organisation and self-reflection
• Numeracy
• IT literacy
• Critical awareness

Careers and Employment Service

To boost your employment skills, you can access the University's Careers and Employment Service. The team can connect you with employers to help find opportunities for work placements, part-time jobs, and volunteering. Our careers consultants are also on hand to guide you through the career options for your degree, CV writing, or starting your own business - and we commit to helping you for three years after you graduate to find a job.