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Sports Therapy with Rehabilitation

  • FD
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Middlesbrough College
Awarded by:
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Course summary

Building on a firm academic underpinning in sports science, sports therapy and fitness instruction, this course provides you with a skills-set to succeed in the vocational therapy and instruction environment, as well as the ability to self-direct and develop professionally and entrepreneurially.

The course also reflects the current demands and requirements of employers and customers in the market place. This is evidenced in the diverse approach to the modules on the programme.

Successful students may choose to progress to the BA (Hons) Sports Therapy, a one year top-up programme also delivered at the College, to gain a full honours degree award.

Modules

Modules offered may vary.

Year 1 modules include:
Understanding Research
Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology
Exercise Practitioner
Physiology in Sports Science
Musculoskeletal Injuries and Assessment
Sport Massage

Year 2 modules include:
Sports Research
Biomechanics
Sports Injury Management and Rehabilitation
Advanced Soft Tissue Therapies
Gym & Group Instructor
Strength and Conditioning in Athletic Performance
Evidence Based Practice and Treatment of Injuries

Assessment method

You will be assessed in a range of formats, from multiple choice exams to essays, reports, practical examinations, presentations, portfolios, projects and session delivery.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Middlesbrough College

Study options

  • FD • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
A126
Institution code:
M78
Campus name:
Middlesbrough College
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
A126
Institution code:
M78
Campus name:
Middlesbrough College
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
48 points

This can be from a range of appropriate Level 3 qualifications. Please contact the College if you have any queries.

A level
EEE

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP

Access to HE Diploma

Successful completion of the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.

Scottish Higher

Please contact the College if you are studying these qualifications.

Applicants for the course will need to have 48 UCAS points. The points can be from a range of Level 3 qualifications (NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3, A level. Alternatively the applicant may possess a vocational equivalent qualification (level 3), such as VTCT, CYQ or Active IQ.
Non-standard applicants will be considered on individual merit and industrial experience relevant to the programme.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

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Fees and funding

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