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Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

University of Hertfordshire

About This Course

Designed for those looking to specialise in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sporting injuries, this degree covers core clinical skills including sports massage, electrotherapy, joint mobilisation, and pitch-side injury management, alongside underpinning theory in anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports nutrition and psychology. Students gain hands-on experience through a dedicated sports injury clinic and clinical placements with professional sports teams in a range of sport and exercise environments.

Delivered on campus at the University of Hertfordshire's de Havilland Campus, the programme is available full-time or part-time, with part-time students having up to six years to complete their studies. The course is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, and graduates are eligible for full membership of that professional body. Teaching is led by experienced, practising staff, and the university holds official partnerships with Watford FC and the London Mavericks, providing additional career and educational opportunities.

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