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BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

With a global increase in sporting participation and challenges faced by health-related issues such as obesity, sports therapy graduates are well placed in terms of employability skills. Our choice of final-year modules allows you to shape your degree in the direction you choose. You will gain clinical and professional skills in preparation for your future career.

Sports Therapist

Sports Coach

Exercise Physiologist

Teacher

We are committed to ensuring that the opportunity to experience an education here at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us to study for your undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary.

Bursaries are usually awarded depending on household income, whilst scholarships are available for a number of areas and are based on sporting or academic excellence.

Our Beckett Careers Team will support you with all aspects of your career planning, throughout university and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or want to gain experience alongside your studies, need help preparing an application, or exploring graduate job options, we can provide expert support every step of the way!

Throughout your university journey and up to five years after you graduate you'll have access to a broad range of support and tools to help you with:

Getting ready to apply for jobs

Working on your CV

Preparing for an interview

Applying for graduate vacancies or placements

Connecting with employers and organizations

General Eligibility

GCSEs

GCSE English Language, Maths, and Science at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2, and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points with at least 15 merits in science.

T Levels

Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, in a relevant subject.

Scottish Awards

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above and have 40 points in science.

Irish Leaving Certificate

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above and to have at least 40 points in science.

International baccalaureate

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above and have at least 40 points in science.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Anatomy & Function for Sports & Exercise Therapy

  • Assessment & Pathology in Sports & Exercise Therapy

  • Massage for Sports & Exercise Therapy

  • Professional & Academic Skills for Sports & Exercise Therapy

  • Therapeutic Interventions 1 for Sports & Exercise Therapy

  • Physiology of Testing & Training for Sports & Exercise Therapy

2 Year 2
  • Therapeutic Interventions 2 for Sports & Exercise Therapy

  • Clinical Decision-Making in Sports & Exercise Therapy

  • Sports Trauma Management for Sports & Exercise Therapy

  • Applied Biomechanics for Sports & Exercise Therapists

  • Investigation & Inquiry in Sports & Exercise Therapy

  • Rehabilitation & Exercise Prescription for Sports & Exercise Therapy

  • Exercise for Referred Populations

3 Year 3
  • Professional Practice & Placement for Sports & Exercise Therapists

  • Dissertation for Sports & Exercise Therapy

Option modules may include

  • Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

  • Business & Enterprise

  • Biomechanics of Health & Injury

  • Preparation for Teaching

  • Current Concepts in Sports & Exercise Therapy

  • Strength & Conditioning for Sports & Exercise Therapy

  • Obesity Management

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation

  • Contemporary Health Issues & Physical Activity Rehabilitation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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