Meeting Your CPD Requirements as a Sports Therapist

If you’re a member of the Society of Sports Therapists (SST), you’re expected to engage in regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain professional standards and ensure best practice. CPD not only helps therapists stay current with research and clinical trends, but also supports safe, effective care for clients across all stages of recovery and performance.

The SST encourages a wide range of learning opportunities. Whether you attend in-person workshops or complete courses online, your chosen CPD should:

• Be relevant to your scope of practice

• Enhance your professional knowledge or skills

• Be appropriately recorded and reflected upon

Choosing the Right Sports Therapy CPD Courses

There is no formal list of approved courses issued by the SST. Instead, members are encouraged to choose CPD that supports their individual career path. This means you can select from a variety of topics, including:

• Pain science and central sensitisation

• Injury prevention and rehabilitation

• Postural assessment and correction

• Soft tissue therapy techniques

• Client communication and mental health

• Fascia and connective tissue dynamics

Whether you specialise in athletic performance, musculoskeletal injury, or recovery support, there are CPD courses available that can expand your clinical perspective and help you meet SST expectations.

Online CPD Courses for Sports Therapists

Many therapists prefer online learning for its flexibility and accessibility. Online CPD courses allow you to:

• Learn at your own pace

• Fit study around work and personal commitments

• Access a wider range of specialised topics

At The Therapy Web, we offer a suite of self-paced, online CPD courses tailored to the needs of manual therapy practitioners — including sports therapists. Each course includes:

• Evidence-informed content

• Practical applications for clinical work

• Certificates of completion for your CPD log

• Structured reflection prompts

Our online courses are designed to support your ongoing professional development without unnecessary complexity or travel.

Recording and Reflecting on Your Learning

SST members are expected to maintain a CPD portfolio that includes:

• A log of activities (including topic, duration, and provider)

• Reflective notes on what was learned and how it was applied

• Supporting documents (such as certificates or course outlines)

Our courses make this process simple by providing downloadable certificates and clear course summaries to support your documentation.

Summary

There’s no shortage of CPD opportunities for sports therapists — and online learning makes it easier than ever to stay professionally engaged. Whether you're looking to update your knowledge in pain science or expand your skills in posture and movement, CPD courses can support your growth and help meet your Society of Sports Therapists CPD requirements.