Sports Therapist

A Sports Therapist is a qualified health professional who works with athletes and active individuals to prevent, assess, and treat sports-related injuries, utilising their expertise in exercise science and rehabilitation techniques. Their duties typically include conducting physical assessments to evaluate injuries, developing tailored rehabilitation programmes, providing manual therapy, and offering advice on injury prevention and nutrition to optimise performance.

Sports Therapists often collaborate with coaches, physiotherapists, and other health professionals to support athletes in achieving their fitness goals while ensuring their overall well-being.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $57,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a sports therapist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

On Campus
4 years
$0 - $105,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT52021

Diploma of Remedial Massage

Blended, On Campus
12 - 14 months
$0 - $16,717
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11271NAT

Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy

Online
12 months
$14,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $78,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $54,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Therapist

Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice)

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Therapist
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Further reading

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How to become a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist in Australia

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What does an Occupational Therapist do?

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