BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy

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Gain the clinical knowledge and professional skills to assess, treat and manage injuries as a sports therapist on this sports and exercise therapy course.

Study a variety of sports science and therapeutic modules
Register as a student member of The Society of Sports Therapists in your first year
Complete supervised placements to build up the working hours you’ll need to enable you to register as a sports therapist
Apply your theoretical knowledge in our rehabilitation science labs as you develop practical skills in sports massage and assessing and treating athletes
Have the opportunity to enhance your skills in our specialised sports and exercise therapy clinic
Join a research-led academic community in the subject area of therapeutic and rehabilitation sciences

Your community

We're passionate about sport. There's a huge range of sports and activities for you to get involved in, including more than 40 sports clubs. If you'd like to find out more about what we have to offer and our Carnegie Sports Scholarship Scheme, visit our university sport web page.

Placements

You’ll complete the hours you need to register as a sports therapist through supervised practical placements. Placements will be in a range of self-sourced and university settings. You’ll also be able to gain practical experience through volunteering activities at local and national sporting events.

Why study Sports and exercise science at Leeds Beckett University

93.9% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*
90% of students were positive about the teaching on BSc (Hons) Sports & Exercise Therapy**
Professionally accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists
Fantastic placement opportunities - benefit from our partnerships with local sports and exercise therapy providers to develop your skills through an industry placement
Access to specialist facilities - where you'll practise therapy techniques on a state-of-the-art facilities

*Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22
**National Student Survey 2024

The entrance Carnegie School of Sport building and outdoor seating area on Headingley Campus

Studying a degree at Leeds Beckett puts you in very good company – we have alumni in more than 150 countries around the world.

everything you need to know

entry requirements

You will require a High School Grade 12 Diploma

Grade: GPA of 3 or above
English language requirements: High School Diploma Grade 12 English Grade C and a GPA of 3 overall OR AP English Grade 3

PLUS one or more of the following qualifications:

SAT Reasoning Test
Grade: Score of 1270 (including a minimum of 650 in Reading and Writing, and 610 in Math)
English language requirements: SAT Reasoning Test 650 in Reading and Writing and SAT Subject Test 550 in English

American College Testing (ACT)
Grade: Overall score of 26 or above
English language requirements: ACT score including English overall score of 26

2 Advanced Placement (AP) exam results
Grade: 3 or above
English language requirements: High School Diploma Grade 12 English Grade C and a GPA of 3 overall OR AP English Grade 3

Other relevant qualifications may also be considered as part of your application. Please contact us for more details.

Fees & funding

Find out more about the cost of the course, which includes your university tuition, your accommodation fees, and your coaching programme.

Pricing

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How to apply

BSc (Hons) Sports & Exercise Therapy | Student view Student Rachel talks about her experiences studying at Leeds Beckett University.