Sports & Exercise Therapy - BSc (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University

As part of this sport and exercise therapy degree, you'll: - 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

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.

You’ll complete the hours you need to register as a sports therapist through supervised practical placements. Placements can be in a range of settings that include local amateur and professional sporting environments. You’ll also be able to gain practical experience through volunteering activities at local and national sporting events.

- 93.9% of BSc (Hons) Sports & Exercise Therapy graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation* - 92% of students on BSc (Hons) Sports & Exercise Therapy were positive about the availability of specialist facilities* * - 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 patient simulator as well as with real people *Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 22-23 * *National Student Survey 2025