BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy

The Sport and Exercise Therapy BSc at Solent University is a highly career-focused course designed for those interested in preventing, diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries or illness. This program offers the opportunity to learn the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the industry while gaining experience in hands-on clinical placements.Course Content: The course content includes an in-depth study of human anatomy, physiological processes, biomechanics, and therapeutic methods. It enables students to apply their theoretical knowledge into practice, develop their skills and experience through engaging workshops and laboratory sessions, and gain insights in manual therapies, electrotherapy, fitness testing, massage and taping.Key Modules: The course comprises several key modules, including Anatomy and Human Movement, Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise, Functional Rehabilitation, Massage and Manual Therapies, Clinical Practice, Sport and Exercise Pathology and Injury Management.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists (SST), ensuring the curriculum meets the requirements for graduates to provide pitch-side assistance, primary care, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Future Careers: Upon completion, graduates are fully qualified to work in different settings like the fitness industry, health centres, corporate wellness, sport and leisure centres, and professional or semi-professional sports clubs. There are also numerous opportunities to work abroad, or for the Armed Forces or within the National Health Service (NHS).For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.