Psychology with Sport and Exercise

Explore the psychology behind sport, exercise and performance, gaining insights into motivation, resilience and well-being. Prepare yourself for a career in elite sport, exercise and physical activity, mental health, business, education, research and more, developing expertise for diverse settings, from leisure facilities to healthcare.

• Core themes: course content is designed to develop your innovative thinking to prepare you to help shape the emerging needs of athletes and the wider sports and exercise industry.

• Research and analytical skills: equip yourself with the skills and knowledge for independent, ethical research practice, applying them to design, collect and analyse data in projects aligned with your interests.

• Employability: prepare for the world of work in a variety of multi-disciplinary settings including sport, physical activity, fitness and leisure, mental health, business, education, research, human resources, marketing, healthcare, criminal justice system and social services.

Why you should study this course

• British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course1: BPS accreditation makes you eligible for graduate membership – the first step to becoming a chartered psychologist, and necessary for further postgraduate study in psychology (including professional doctorates). See accreditation section for more information.

• Broad career options: this course is ideal for applicants interested in a career in sport and exercise psychology. Whether you aim to work with athletes across all levels—from youth and amateur to semi-professional and elite—or want to support individuals in improving their physical activity and exercise habits, this course provides the foundation for a rewarding professional path in the field.

• Career-focused assessment: this course provides a range of assessment methods. These include case studies and real-world applications.

• Psychology in action: through problem-based learning, engage in real-world, meaningful projects. Work on complex problems, create tangible solutions and develop essential skills like critical thinking, collaboration and communication. This should showcase your expertise and readiness to make an impact in the real world.

• Dedicated technicians: our skilled psychology technicians are available to assist with experiment design, data analysis and the use of lab equipment to support your studies. They can also help you with accessing and using psychology-specific programs, including statistical and research methods software.2

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