Course summary
Train to become a sports therapist, using evidence-based practice to bring people back to optimal levels of fitness and performance. What study Sport and Exercise Therapy at ARU?
- Study on a leading Sports Science course - ranked second in the UK and 17th in the World (Shanghai Rankings 2023) and ranked in the top 10 in the UK (Guardian University Guide 20221-20243).
- Learn from highly skilled lecturers with hands-on experience working as sport therapists.
- Develop essential skills and experience in our specialist public-facing Sport and Exercise Therapy Clinic.
- Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
- Learn with experts - 100% of our Sport Science research is recognised as internationally significant in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).
- Study on an industry approved course – accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, the leading professional body for sports therapists in the UK.
Modules
Year 1: Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 1 (30 credits) Foundation Skills in Sport and Exercise Therapy (30 credits) Anatomy and Joint Assessment for Sports Therapists (30 credits) Multidisciplinary Sport and Exercise Science 2 (30 credits) Year 2: Physiological Profiling for Strength and Power (15 credits) Functional Rehabilitation – SST (15 credits) Applied Sports Therapy (30 credits) Applied Research Skills (15 credits) Physiological Profiling for Endurance (15 credits) Strength and Conditioning (15 credits) Ruskin Module (15 credits) Year 3: Rehabilitation for Performance – SST (15 credits) Contemporary Issues for Sport and Exercise Therapy Practice (30 credits) Professional Practice in Sport Therapy (30 credits) Undergraduate Research Project (30 credits) Advanced Strength and Conditioning (15 credits)
Assessment method
We'll assess you using a combination of presentations, practical skills tests, scientific reports, case study critiques and online assessments. We’ll also encourage you to reflect on your work, and participate in peer assessment.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Society of Sports Therapists
How to apply
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:
- C604
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Cambridge Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
2025 entry requirements have been published using the current cycle information however, due to a current review these are subject to change. Please check back here for updates.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/sport-and-exercise-therapy
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT