BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy (Full-time) (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists and is the longest-running Sport and Exercise Therapy degree in Wales. Students complete 200 hours of clinical practice in the final year through the on-site Sports Injury Clinic, and can also qualify as gym instructors and personal trainers.
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Entry requirements
Students are expected to achieve 112 UCAS points with a focus on science-based subjects and physical education. Students are also required to have a minimum of Grade C in GCSE Mathematics, English and Science.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 1%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 41%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 37%
- Other qualifications: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 13%
Modules
- Kinesiology
- Introduction to Soft Tissue Skills
- Sport and Exercise Injuries
- Introduction to Chronic Disease
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Exercise Training (Gym Instructor)
- Exercise Training (Personal Trainer)
- Introduction to Sport & Exercise Therapy
- Academic Skills (Sport, Health and Outdoor Education)
- Exercise Physiology
- Early to Intermediate Rehabilitation
- Research in Sport, Health and Physical Education
- Biomechanics of Performance and Injury
- Peripheral Assessment and Mobilisations
- Spinal Assessment and Mobilisations
- Advanced Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention
- Independent Project (Sport, Health and Outdoor Education)
- Exercise and Nutrition for Specific Populations
- Sports Trauma Management
- Work Placement for Sport and Exercise Therapists
- Professional Practice for Sport and Exercise Therapists
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £17,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
89% 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 (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.