Sports Therapist career guide
Sports Therapists prevent, assess and rehabilitate sports injuries, helping athletes safely return to physical activity.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Sports Therapist do?
Sports Therapists prevent, assess and rehabilitate sports injuries, helping athletes safely return to physical activity.
- Sports facilities
- Clinics
- Gyms
- Training grounds
- Professional sports clubs
- Private clinics
- Universities
- Sports organisations
- Self-employment
How to become a Sports Therapist
Sports therapists typically qualify through university before working with sports teams, clinics or private clients.
Degree in Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation.
- University
- Degree apprenticeship
Skills and progression for Sports Therapist
- Clinical assessment
- Communication
- Rehabilitation
- Problem solving
- Empathy
- Senior Sports Therapist
- Lead Therapist
- Clinical Manager
- Performance Director
- Practice Owner
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