Overview

Sports and Exercise Therapists maximise peoples’ physical potential in performance, sports and life.

With access to a dedicated Sports Therapy Clinic, you’ll be taught in fully-equipped sports therapy suites, and physiology and biomechanics labs, which feature gold-standard equipment such as Alter G treadmill, Isokinetic Dynamometry, bod-pod and Vicon 3D motion analysis. We currently have close relationships with a number of local sports clubs and clinics to facilitate hands-on experience, which has previously included Coventry City, Southampton FC, Leicester Lions RFC, Bury FC and Wasps.

Course information

You will be able to study the science of human movement to assist your clients to achieve their maximum physical potential. Our current team of expert practitioners will support you to develop the skills needed to become an accredited Sports and Exercise Therapist.

Sports and Exercise Therapists work with clients through rehabilitation to achieve maximum performance. During your time at Coventry University, you will have the opportunity to become equipped with scientific knowledge and ‘hands-on’ practical skills. The skills and qualifications you develop should enable you to gain experience within the sports industry and in a non-sporting environment. In the past, our students have provided support at the World and British Transplant Games and have worked with a variety of elite sports teams including Wasps RFC, Southampton Football Club and Coventry Blaze Ice Hockey Team.

The course is based upon high quality research which informs teaching in our, multi-million pound purpose-built facilities. You will have access to our purpose built student-led clinic where you will have the chance to engage with public clients from year two onwards. Our current team of expert practitioners continue to work in the industry, engage in active research and clinical practice. This may provide opportunities to access a wide range of professional networks and links throughout the industry. You will have the opportunity to complete incremental placements throughout your studies and apply for a placement year nationally or study abroad year internationally. You will also have the opportunity to volunteer to support a wide range of events throughout the community during your time at Coventry University.

There are a number of opportunities for you to engage in independent research projects to further develop your employability skills.

You will be taught the structure and function of the human body and how to employ a variety of therapy techniques. These include massage, soft tissue manipulation, and exercise programmes. Later in the course this will be expanded to include joint mobilisation techniques and management of acute emergency situations. In addition you will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills in the application of scientific disciplines such as psychology and nutrition to your clients. This is an established practical degree which is currently accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists. This accreditation is recognised and preferred by various sporting bodies such as the Football Association.