Psychology with Sport and Exercise Perspectives

Are you fascinated by the psychology of competitive sport or keen to better understand the role of exercise in supporting psychological wellbeing and societal health? Do you find yourself asking why some people thrive under pressure while others struggle during high pressure moments in a game. At Hartpury University, we’ll help you turn that curiosity into a career that makes a real difference.

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Exercise Perspectives degree is designed to give you far more than textbook knowledge. Rooted in real-world application, this course offers practical experiences not widely available elsewhere.

You'll follow a practical psychology curriculum that covers all the core areas of psychology required by the British Psychological Society for accreditation (e.g., biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology), all whilst offering a unique curriculum that aligns with Hartpury's strengths and facilities in sport, exercise, agriculture, health, education, and inclusive of innovative approaches such as animal-assisted and green therapy. Practical experiences will be enabled by facilities including 360 hectares of open spaces with running/walking routes, multi-sports hall, 3G pitches, floodlit rugby and football pitches, indoor courts, power and cross-training gyms, and a Golf driving range. Place based learning will be facilitated by university sports academies including; Equine, Men's and Women's Rugby, Men's and Women's Football, Rowing, Golf, Netball, and the Athlete Performance Academy.

Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Modules include: Psychology Past and Present, Professional Skills in Psychology, Introducing Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Introducing Social and Developmental Psychology, Introductory Research Methods in Psychology, Introduction to the Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Social and Cultural Psychology, Brain and Behaviour, Advanced Research Methods in Psychology, Lifespan Development, Individual Differences, Applications of Psychology in Sport and Exercise Environments, Professional Practice and Standards in Psychology, Evidence-Based Practice in Wellbeing, Positive Psychology, Psychology Dissertation, Advances in Sport and Exercise Psychology and Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future. Optional modules change each year - you can attend introductory sessions before deciding which ones to study.