22Nov
UndergraduateAnglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Train to become a sports therapist, using evidence-based practice to bring people back to optimal levels of fitness and performance. Our highly practical, Society of Sports Therapists accredited course covers injury identification, rehabilitation techniques and exercise science. It will give you the skills to work with a range of individuals, from professional athletes to the general public, and graduate ready to work as a professional sports therapist. Based in our specialist clinic and CASES accredited labs, you’ll learn about pitch-side first-aid, sport massage, injury rehabilitation, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning training, and more. We welcome talented athletes and offer financial support through our Sport Scholarship. Why ARU?
- Study on a leading Sports Science course – ranked 17th in the World (Shanghai Rankings 2023) and fourth in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2022-24).
- Learn from highly skilled lecturers with hands-on experience working as sport therapists.
- Develop essential skills and experience in our public-facing Sport Therapy Clinic.
- Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs, developed with 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 2021.
- We’re Cambridge United Football Club’s Official Education Partner, which supports opportunities such as work experience at the club or volunteering with the Cambridge United Foundation.
Modules
Year 1: Foundation in Sports Science Year 2: 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) Professional Development - Level 4 Into ARU CIMSPA Level 2 Gym Instructor (0 credits) Year 3: 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) Professional Development - Level 5 Ruskin Module (15 credits) CIMSPA Level 3 Personal Trainer (0 credits) Year 4: 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
Through lectures and practical sessions, you’ll gain skills in assessment, recognition, diagnosis, treatment, management and rehabilitation; and learn to create sport-specific exercise programmes. You’ll also look at data collection and interpretation; sports coaching; strength and conditioning; and the considerations involved when working with different populations – whether that’s professional athletes, or other groups such as older or younger people.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Society of Sports Therapists
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- C606
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Cambridge Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
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)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component |
Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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
https://aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-university/help-with-finances/undergraduate
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT