London Metropolitan University’s Sports Therapy MSc course is designed for sports scientists and similar graduates who wish to learn clinical skills and apply their knowledge to a therapy setting. Students will learn how to diagnose and treat sports injuries and develop practical and clinical skills. Completing the course will make students eligible for membership of The Society of Sports Therapists (SST), which gives them license to practice as a sports therapist.
London Metropolitan University is proud to have been one of the first universities in the UK to develop this ground-breaking degree. The course answers the growing demand for professionals with sports-specific knowledge by equipping students with the tools necessary to become a professional sports therapist.
This MSc focuses on developing an ability to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate sports injuries or dysfunction. It includes the development of practical, patient-handling and clinical decision-making skills.
London Metropolitan University has a long history of teaching sports science and therapy courses and an excellent record of graduate employment in these fields. Students will benefit from a range of specialist resources within the £30m Science Centre including a fully-functioning public clinic.
If students successfully complete the course, they will be eligible for membership of The Society of Sports Therapists (SST), an organisation which strives to increase the levels of care provided for sports and recreational participants. By joining this society, students will have access to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through exclusive courses, workshops, conferences and other professional events.
The excellent teaching staff include academic leader Nick Gardiner, who has written for a prestigious sports medicine publication.
Through access to these resources, students will be well on their way to becoming a successful sports therapist.
