BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes 250 hours of supervised clinical practice and vocational certifications such as CIMSPA Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer. Partnerships include the Football Association of Wales, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and BASES.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: BBC Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include one A Level in Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Public Services or Psychology but to exclude General Studies BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points Additional The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required.
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What students say
Based on about 73 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 78%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 260 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 64%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 215 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- Other qualifications: 6%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
- Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.
Modules
- Introduction to Sports Therapy Assessment
- Introduction to Screening, Prevention and Recovery
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance
- Exercise Prescription (Non-Referred Populations)
- Sports Therapy: A Patient’s Perspective
- Clinical Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Rehabilitation of Sports and Exercise Injuries
- Exercise Physiology II
- Research Methods
- Sports Injuries and Biomechanics
- Exercise for Special Populations
- Professional Practice
- Sports Trauma Management
- Advanced Rehabilitation of Sports and Exercise Injuries
- Dissertation
- Exercise Physiology III
- Applied Movement Analysis in Sport
- Strength and Conditioning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy at University of South Wales?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.