Overview
Kickstart your career as a sports therapist with a BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation degree from CCCU. Accredited by the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators (BASRaT), this sport rehabilitation degree will open doors to professional registration upon completion, giving you a competitive edge as you enter the world of sport therapy.
On this dynamic sports therapy course, you’ll dive into both the theory and hands-on practice of essential topics like anatomy, biomechanics, and muscle function. Whether you're studying the essential key competencies within sport therapy or applying your skills in real-life settings, this degree gives you the perfect balance of knowledge and experience. You’ll have access to industry-standard facilities in our state-of-the-art Verena Holmes building, where you’ll learn in a way that mirrors the real world.
What’s more, you’ll have the chance to get involved in major sporting events like the London Marathon, Canterbury and Whitstable Runs, and the Brighton Marathon. These events give you invaluable experience, helping you develop your skills in real-world settings. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with charities like Pilgrim’s Hospice, putting your knowledge into practice whilst making a difference.
Beyond event work, you’ll also gain hands-on experience through our on-site teaching clinic and multiple placements during your second and third years. These placements will help you build the confidence and expertise needed to thrive in the sport rehabilitation field.
Ready to start your journey toward becoming a skilled sports therapist? Apply for our BSc Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation degree today and take the first step toward an exciting career.
Accreditations
Our sports laboratories are accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.
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92%
of our Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation students were satisfied with the teaching on their course
National Student Survey 20245th in the UK
for the quality of teaching in the subject area of Sports Science.
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
Entry requirements
Qualification type |
Grades |
|
A Levels |
BBC |
|
BTEC |
DMM |
|
Access |
15 Distinctions and 30 Merits |
|
International Baccalaureate |
29 Points |
|
Combinations |
A combination of qualifications totalling 112 UCAS points |
Find out more information about entry requirements.
If you have any questions about entry requirements for this course, please contact our Course Enquiry Team.
DBS requirements
A current satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. Where you do not already have this you can apply for this check through the University. There will be a charge for such applications. For more information please see CCCU DBS requirements.
It is a condition of registration on any course requiring a satisfactory check from DBS that the student maintains good standing in relation to their behaviour and, where required, subscribes to the criminal record status check service.
It is also a condition of registration that prospective students undertake an Occupation Health screen to ensure that they are fit to practice. This online health screen establishes your vaccination status and boosters may be offered if needed in readiness for any NHS placements. Further information about the Occupational Health Screen can be found on our website.
International students
Find out more information about IELTS requirements.
Depending which country you're from, there may be specific entry requirements. Check your country to see if this is applicable to you.
112
UCAS Points
Module information
As well as the core modules, you may also have the opportunity to study a number of option modules in your second and third year. Option modules will not be pre-selected for you. We provide examples of option modules. The availability of specific option modules may vary from year to year. The offer of an option will be subject to a minimum number of students choosing the module to ensure the appropriate student experience. The offer of option modules may also be affected by staff availability. It means we cannot guarantee the availability of a particular optional module. However, we will ensure you have a choice of option modules.
Core/optional modules
How you’ll learn
We employ a blended approach to your learning, combining theory and practice in lectures, seminars, practical sessions, labs, workshops and tutorials.
Seminars and tutorials in smaller groups will enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures and other sessions. As a BASRaT accredited course, our group teaching for practical learning is delivered in a 1:20 ratio and our on site clinic is a 1:10 ratio offering you the best small group learning opportunities. In addition, you will meet with your personal academic tutor on a regular basis.
All courses are informed by the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy 2015-2022.
Your overall workload typically consists of 10-14 contact hours per week. You will also undertake 15-20 hours of independent learning and assessment related activity each week.
During each semester you will normally study three modules, so each module will have a 10-12 hour commitment per week.
The teaching team consists of highly qualified academics, supported by a skilled technical team. They have a range of expertise and experience across the across the breadth of disciplines studied on this course.
The majority of staff hold the highest academic qualification (doctorate), with a small number of staff working towards achieving this standard. Staff are research-active and many of the teaching team are at the forefront of their research fields in the UK and beyond. They have substantial experience in delivering research led and research informed teaching.
You can find out more about the current teaching teams on our Faculty homepage.
Postgraduate students sometimes assist in teaching and assessing some modules. However, experienced academics teach the vast majority of lectures and seminars.
We pride ourselves on delivering a "hands on" practical approach to your learning experience as you develop the necessary skill sets for practice life.
Colm GregoryProgramme Director, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
How you’ll be assessed
The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Practical sessions will also allow students to receive feedback on their engagement and progress throughout the course.
There is a formal or 'summative' assessment at the end of each module. Assessment methods may include written examinations, presentations, practical treatment sessions and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, and your final year major project. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.
The majority of our modules are assessed using 2 elements, Observer Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) or Observed Structured Practical Examinations (OSPE,) and a portfolio workbook element where you will evidence on a regular basis your acquisition of key practical skills and clinical competency. These assessment elements carry a 50% weighting, and all elements have to be passed to pass the module.
Your future career
An example of careers you can pursue:
- Sport rehabilitator or therapist in both sport and clinical settings
- Strength, conditioning, fitness and wellbeing advisory work
- Health screening and prevention roles (e.g. fall prevention, pre-obesity/pre-diabetic populations).
Alternatively, the course will offer you the option to continue in further education at the MSc, MRes or PhD level.
Here are some case studies of the roles that Graduate Sports Rehabilitators fulfil.
This academic journey has been more than an education — it's been a family of support and growth. Lecturers are not just educators; they are mentors who guide and inspire. CCCU is where passion meets purpose, and careers are forged through a blend of academic excellence and a nurturing, familial atmosphere.
Michael GSR
Fees
The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:
| UK | Overseas | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £9,535 | £15,500 |
Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated. The fees represented here are for study with Canterbury Christ Church University. If you are looking to study at a partner institution, please visit their website for fees information.
Please read the 2025/26 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding tuition fees and year on year fee increases.
Home (UK) Fees
The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our undergraduate home tuition fees are expected to be £9,535.
Overseas/International Fees
Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the UK Government.
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