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This program provides an opportunity to enhance your abilities, understanding, and self-assurance before progressing to the first stage of your honors degree. Distinguish yourself as a sports therapy and rehabilitation professional ready to enter practice immediately after completing your studies. Beginning with a foundation year ensures you receive comprehensive support to succeed. This pathway is tailored for those pursuing a career change or exploring a new academic discipline. Gain hands-on experience by completing over 200 clinical placement hours under expert guidance. Benefit from instruction by seasoned faculty who consult with elite athletes across various sports. Master techniques in manual therapy, exercise therapy, and sports massage to support rehabilitation.
Aligned with The Society of Sports Therapists' professional standards, this program prepares you for practice as an injury rehabilitation and fitness specialist. Graduates can pursue roles in multidisciplinary healthcare teams or continue their education through postgraduate opportunities, including Derby's innovative master's programs like MRes Sport and Exercise or MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science.