BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Plymouth Marjon University's BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy is a degree-level programme designed to train students as professional sports therapists, equipping them to prevent and treat injuries across a wide range of populations, from professional athletes to general health and fitness clients. The curriculum spans functional anatomy, physiology, nutrition, injury prevention, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and business skills, with practical training incorporating technologies such as diagnostic ultrasound, anti-gravity treadmills, and shockwave therapy. Students also gain exposure to placement opportunities with professional football, rugby, and basketball clubs, as well as military organisations.

The course is delivered on campus in Plymouth over three years, with both full-time and part-time options available. A minimum of 400 hours of hands-on clinical experience is built into the programme, including time in the university's own commercial sports injury clinic. The degree is accredited by the Sports Therapy Organisation (STO) and is delivered by Plymouth Marjon University, which holds BASES accreditation for its Biomechanics and Physiology Laboratories.