Studying Rehabilitation and Manual Therapies

Introducing your course leader - Edward Stanhope

As Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Sports Therapy, I bring extensive experience from both academia and industry. After graduating with First Class Honours from the University of Birmingham, I pursued two master’s degrees - an MA in Higher Education and an MSc in Clinical Trials - developing a strong foundation in both teaching and research.

My areas of expertise include exercise interventions for non-communicable diseases, trial methodology, and evidence synthesis. I lead the research modules across the sports department at the University of Staffordshire. I am also currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Wolverhampton, focusing on the role of exercise in breast cancer care.

I look forward to welcoming you in September.

Take a virtual tour of our sports therapy clinic

Our Sports Therapy Clinic is a working clinic where you can put your skills to good use as you study. The clinic is run by students and accepts paying clients regularly for Sports Massage, Injury Assessment and Injury Rehabilitation.

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A Day in the Life of a Sports Therapy student

Join Jade as she takes you through a typical day in her life, balancing lectures, practical training, and everything in between! From early morning classes to hands-on sessions, Jade gives you an inside look into the exciting and challenging world of sports therapy.

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Where could your degree take you?

From the moment you start at University, our Career Connect team are here to support you on your career path.

After completing your FdSc qualification, you’ll be equipped to take on positions such as Sports Massage Therapist, as well as working in injury clinics alongside sports therapists, physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors.

If you choose to study our BSc Sports Therapy Top-Up, there are a number of career paths you could pursue, including:

  • Sports Therapist
  • Sport and Exercise Scientist
  • Strength and Conditioning

Teaching staff

Edward Stanhope

Senior Lecturer

Edward is a graduate Sports Therapist and researcher. He specialises in exercise in people with non-communicable diseases, specifically the effects of exercise in women diagnosed with breast cancer throughout the stages of their care continuum.

Edward's profile

Your next steps

  1. Accept your offer

    An exciting new chapter awaits you here at University of Staffordshire - we can't wait to meet you. Before you can progress with finance or accommodation choices, you'll need to confirm your offer via UCAS.

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  2. Apply for student finance

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  3. Apply for your accommodation

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