Sports Therapy (Hons) London Metropolitan University

Overview

Within this Sports Therapy (Hons) course from London Metropolitan University your first year will provide a solid foundation of general subjects underpinning sports therapy and sport and exercise science, including; anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, research and the application of sports principles. In-depth studies of sports injuries, manual therapy techniques, applied sports biomechanics, and physiology are the focus of the second year of the programme. 

Quick Facts:

• By the third year, you'll see that emphasis is placed on advanced and applied aspects of treating and managing sports injuries. Students will be using facilities provided within the University’s Science Centre, which includes state-of-the-art physiology laboratories, therapy treatment rooms, and an expansive sports hall.
• As well as developing your understanding of the management of sports injuries, you’ll also gain clinical competence thanks to a combination of practical classes and work-based learning. You can gain experience in their on-site clinic, which offers treatment to members of the public, as well as through placements with our extensive network of industry contacts.
• You’ll also find this network useful in progressing your career after graduation. They have strong links with a number of renowned sporting organisations and professional bodies both within London and around the world.

Career opportunities:

• On graduating, you’ll be equipped to pursue a career as a graduate Sports Therapist. Currently, most of our graduates’ work in private clinics or with sports clubs/teams either individually or as part of a multi-disciplinary medical team. Private sector employment is offered by health and fitness organisations, including those operating leisure and fitness centres. Larger private companies, schools and hotels frequently offer sports and leisure facilities 'in house' and recruit Sports Therapists to run injury clinics.