BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Therapy Bachelor's degree at Coventry University

A strong foundation in anatomical knowledge is essential for the effective assessment and management of musculoskeletal injuries in sports and exercise therapy. Develop your understanding of upper limb musculoskeletal anatomy, covering key bony landmarks, muscles, tendons, ligaments and neurovascular structures as a basis for clinical assessment. Building on this anatomical knowledge, you should also develop palpation skills to accurately identify and examine musculoskeletal structures. Apply th

This module introduces key principles of subjective assessment, enabling you to establish treatment goals and implement safe, effective interventions. Through the study of soft tissue therapy, thermotherapy, and cryotherapy, gain practical skills in therapeutic modalities, assessing their physiological effects and evidence-based efficacy. Consideration of red flags, serious non-musculoskeletal pathology, and referral pathways will be integrated to promote safe and informed clinical decision-maki

Build a strong understanding of lower limb anatomy, which is essential for assessing and treating musculoskeletal injuries. Learn about bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves, and how to find and examine these structures through palpation. Use this knowledge to practise key assessment techniques like range of motion (ROM) testing, muscle strength checks and ligament testing, helping you identify both normal and abnormal movement patterns. Explore common lower limb injuries and how to reco

Understand how physical activity can support the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Explore the causes of common health conditions and learn how both active lifestyles and physical inactivity affect health. Examine the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms that contribute to the development of chronic disease considering factors involved in different life stages, including older adults and pregnant women. Explore how to prevent illness and injury through exercise and apply UK heal

Take a deep dive into the structure and function of the spine and learn the importance of this in sports and exercise therapy. Build a strong understanding of how the spine works and how to identify key parts through hands-on palpation. Learn how to carry out thorough spinal assessments and use safe, effective manual therapy techniques to manage spinal issues. Explore common spinal injuries, what causes them, and how to treat them in a clinical setting.

Build the knowledge and practical skills needed to support people recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. Learn how to assess injuries and design safe, effective rehabilitation programmes using proven methods. Explore different treatment approaches such as manual therapy, electrotherapy and exercise prescription, learning when and how to use them. Focus on progressing rehabilitation in a way that supports recovery and reduces the risk of further injury. Practise how to monitor recovery, assess

Learn how to assess peripheral musculoskeletal injuries using a structured, step-by-step approach. Combine your understanding of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and pathology with practical clinical skills to carry out thorough assessments. Develop your clinical reasoning by learning how to interpret what you find, explore possible diagnoses and know when to refer someone for further checks. Practise both verbal (subjective) and hands-on (objective) assessment techniques, including special tes

Learn how to respond quickly and safely to injuries and medical emergencies in both sports and everyday settings. Combine theory with hands-on practice using real-life case scenarios to help you make confident decisions under pressure. Explore how the body responds to trauma and learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of common sport-related injuries and medical conditions. Practise on-field assessments, develop action plan strategies and understand how to manage injuries and emergencies that

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Design and deliver advanced rehabilitation programmes for athletes recovering from musculoskeletal injuries. Learn about field-based exercises, return-to-play (RTP) protocols and athlete profiling using evidence-based methods to support safe, effective recovery. Focus on training techniques, musculoskeletal adaptation and sport-specific re-conditioning to help athletes return to competition. Practical workshops will help build your skills in screening, functional assessment and performance monit

Explore and solve complex challenges that you'll face as a sports and exercise therapist. Learn how psychosocial factors and individual differences affect rehabilitation success for both individuals and teams. Develop a deep understanding of readiness and return-to-play (RTP), considering the professional environments you'll work in. This module also covers new technologies used in injury rehabilitation, encouraging you to evaluate their benefits critically. Gain appreciation for working with mu

Build the clinical skills and confidence you need to assess, manage and treat musculoskeletal injuries using evidence-based practice. Develop strong decision-making and communication skills to deliver safe, person-centred care and work effectively with other professionals. This module offers the opportunity for supervised clinical placements within our own inhouse clinic where you'll apply your learning in real-world settings and meet key graduate competencies for future employment within this f

Carry out your own research project in a specialist area within your discipline. With support from a supervisor, take the lead in designing, conducting, analysing, and presenting your investigation. You'll write up your findings as a scientific paper and deliver an oral presentation. You're expected to show strong professionalism throughout, as well as organisation, independence, technical skills, and an understanding of research ethics and health and safety.