Sports Therapy

This dynamic degree prepares you for a career in the growing field of Sports Therapy where you will be enabled to empower athletes and sports people of all abilities to get the best out of their potential and performance.  Our aim is to shape confident learners by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market.

• Accredited by the Society of Sport Therapists (SST), this programme delivers a nationally recognised, high-quality qualification aligned with professional standards.

• Be taught by expert staff and learn from leading national and international Sports Therapy professionals and researchers

• Practical learning in a range of industry-standard spaces (e.g., clinical treatment rooms, tailored rehabilitation space, teaching gym, specialised labs)

• Develop the skills to deliver complete athlete care—covering everything from injury prevention to hands-on treatment and tailored rehabilitation strategies.

• Gain invaluable practical experience through 250 hours of work placement. This might include sports teams, private clinics and the NHS.

• Advance your learning through collaborating with other healthcare and sports disciplines.

Taught by experienced academics and practitioners, you’ll gradually build your knowledge, practical abilities, and clinical confidence throughout the course – preparing you to thrive in this exciting and fast-evolving profession.

You’ll study the underpinning theory of sport and exercise science and learn how to apply it in practice to prevent, assess, and treat injuries across a wide range of settings – from elite athletes to recreational participants. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and evidence-based practice, this programme blends scientific theory with real-world application.

Practical Learning at the Heart of the Course

Based at our King Alfred Campus, you’ll benefit from access to industry-standard clinical and rehabilitation spaces tailored for Sports Therapy practice. Our dedicated Sports Therapy teaching spaces support a wide range of practical sessions, including soft tissue therapy, injury rehabilitation, and emergency first aid for sport.

Throughout your degree, you'll engage in placements with sports clubs, therapy clinics and community organisations, gaining invaluable experience in real clinical and sporting environments. A minimum of 250 hours of professional placement in your third year ensures you are career-ready and confident.

How You’ll Be Taught

Learning takes place through a blend of lectures, seminars, and interactive practical workshops. Small group teaching enables rich discussion and deeper understanding, while independent study, personal academic tutors and academic support services help you succeed across all areas of your degree.

Interprofessional learning is embedded into the programme, with opportunities to collaborate with students from physiotherapy, nursing, dietetics, and other sport-related degrees – reflecting the realities of working in multidisciplinary health and performance teams.

Professional Accreditation and Opportunities

On successful completion of your degree, you’ll be eligible to apply for full graduate membership of the Society of Sports Therapists (SST). As a student member, you’ll have access to:

• The British Journal of Sports Medicine (online)

• SST seminars, the Annual General Meeting, and events

• Exclusive job and volunteering opportunities on the SST members' portal

Our on-campus library also provides extensive physical and digital resources, giving you access to a wide range of academic journals and specialist literature in sport, exercise and rehabilitation.

https://www.winchester.ac.uk/b180

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• The Society of Sports Therapists