The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy at Southampton Solent University equips you with the essential professional skills and musculoskeletal expertise to excel as a graduate Sports and Exercise Therapist. This degree is designed for individuals passionate about understanding and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries, from acute sports trauma to chronic and work-related conditions. You will explore the physiological and pathological processes underlying injury, learning to apply the principles of sport and exercise sciences to effectively guide patients back to their previous levels of training, competition, or work. This practical, hands-on course is ideal for those seeking a comprehensive understanding of injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Throughout this full-time, on-campus degree studied over three years, you will engage in a highly practical learning experience, combining sports therapy and sport and exercise science modules. You will develop expertise in areas such as acute sports trauma management, innovative examination and assessment techniques, therapeutic exercise prescription, and manual therapy. The syllabus includes modules like Functional Human Anatomy, Lower Limb Sports Injuries and Assessment, and Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation, preparing you for real-world clinical practice. You will have the opportunity to undertake a professional experience placement, graduating with the confidence and practical competencies to pursue a rewarding career in sports therapy and related fields.