Sport Psychology (Taught)

The MSc Sport Psychology course will develop advanced specialist knowledge, tools and applied skills for individuals wishing to pursue a career in sport psychology. The course will develop your understanding of sport psychology theories, principles, and practices that are at the forefront of the discipline.

A research-informed approach will underpin the development of theoretical understanding and an applied skillset in key areas of sport psychology such as developmental processes, performance psychology, learning and cognition, sport psychology across the lifespan, and mental health in and through sport. The course places a significant emphasis on youth development and this focus ensures that students are well-prepared to support young athletes in navigating the challenges and opportunities that sport presents. The course will facilitate your knowledge and offer opportunities to develop practitioner competencies that are required for supporting the needs of key stakeholders (e.g. athletes, coaches, parents) in sport contexts.

The course is delivered by friendly and approachable student-centred staff who facilitate a supportive, interactive, and nurturing learning environment that will help you excel and achieve your academic goals. Our teaching staff are active researchers in the Sport, Health, and Performance Enhancement Research Centre (SHAPE), who bring cutting-edge research into the classroom. Their areas of expertise include ‘Resilience’, ‘Athlete Development’, ‘Youth Sport’, ‘Self-Regulation’, ‘Motivation’, ‘Women in Sport’, and ‘Mental Health and Well-Being’.