Sport and Exercise Therapy at University of Wales Trinity Saint David - UCAS

Course summary

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is proud to offer Wales’s first accredited Sports Therapy degree with its unique bilingual offering, making it accessible to both Welsh and English speakers. Completing this programme not only earns you a degree but also makes you eligible for professional membership of the society. This membership includes essential benefits such as medical indemnity, public liability insurance, and the prestigious title of Graduate Sports Therapist. As a Graduate Sports Therapist, you will specialise in dealing with musculoskeletal injuries within the sport and exercise environment. This field covers various areas, including professional sport, semi-professional sport, and amateur sport, as well as private clinical practice. Some graduates even find opportunities in the NHS or within the military. By enrolling in this programme, you will become a competent sport and exercise therapist, equipped to assess, diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, and prevent injuries and illnesses in sports and exercise contexts. The course is designed to foster clinically autonomous practitioners who adhere to the medico-legal requirements of the profession. The curriculum includes a range of modules and assessments aimed at ensuring you acquire the necessary knowledge, understanding, and application to meet professional standards. Throughout your studies, you will develop theoretical and practical skills in sports and exercise therapy, including human anatomy, biomechanics, injury assessment, and rehabilitation techniques. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning and practical experience, allowing you to apply your skills in real-world scenarios with athletes and individuals from diverse backgrounds. The programme also focuses on nurturing skills that go beyond technical abilities. You will enhance your professional development, becoming a problem solver and decision maker who is evidence-informed and capable of adapting to contemporary practice. This approach ensures that you are well-prepared to meet the challenges of a career in sports and exercise therapy. Overall, this accredited course is designed to make you a well-rounded, competent and confident sports therapist. Whether you aim to work with elite sports people, engage in community-based roles, or pursue further professional opportunities, this degree provides the foundation you need to succeed. At the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, our philosophy focuses on practical, hands-on learning combined with strong theoretical foundations. We are dedicated to developing not only your technical skills but also your ability to think critically and act independently as a future Graduate Sports Therapist.

Modules

Year One - Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BSc) • Human Physiology & Fitness (20 credits; core) • Introduction to Clinical Assessment (20 credits; core) • Introduction to Soft Tissue Skills (20 credits; core) • Personal Training (20 credits; core) • Professional Skills for Sports Therapists (20 credits; core) • Sport and Exercise Injuries (20 credits; core). Year Two - Level 5 (Dip HE & BSc) • Biomechanical Assessment of Performance and Injury (20 credits; core) • Clinical Assessment (20 credits; core) • Early to Intermediate Rehabilitation (20 credits; core) • Exercise Physiology (20 credits; core) • Manual Therapy (20 credits; core) • Research in Health, Exercise and Physical Education (20 credits; core). Year Three - Level 6 (BSc) • Advanced Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention (20 credits; core) • Exercise and Specific Populations (20 credits; core) • Research Project for Sports and Exercise Therapists (40 credits; core).

Assessment method

The degree is predominantly assessed through a combination of coursework and practical examination. Students will also develop an extensive portfolio of professional practice and case study evidence.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
SET1
Institution code:
T80
Campus name:
Carmarthen Campus
Campus code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)


Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £9000 Year 1
England £9000 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 Year 1
Scotland £9000 Year 1
Wales £9000 Year 1
Channel Islands £9000 Year 1
International £13500 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 .

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Sport and Exercise Therapy at University of Wales Trinity Saint David - UCAS