Sport & Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons)

This exciting degree has been develooped to provide an understanding of the role of psychology within sport and exercise, across both team and indiviual sports and at different levels of competition.

Sport & Exercise Psychology is an exciting programme, taught by enthusiastic and well qualified staff. This programme will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills associated with the study of the ‘mind-body interaction’ in sport.

This degree has been developed to provide and understanding of the role of psychology within sport and exercise, across both team and individual sports and at different levels of competition and participation.

The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Society and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is required for entry to further postgraduate courses for those wishing to train as professional psychologists.

Analysis of sport performance and exercise participation from a psychological standpoint is central to the main aims of the course.

Students have the opportunity to direct your study in Sport and Exercise Psychology and pursue in-depth focused independent research. Students will experience a range of teaching environments including the Sport Psychology laboratory, lecture theatre, fitness suite/sports centre and sports field.

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UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Sport & Exercise Psychology BSc (Single Honours) C813 BSc/SpPsy

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Study options

Single Honours only (designated modules only plus a selection from other subjects).

Get in touch

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

Catherine Steele
Course Leader
c.steele@worc.ac.uk

280 UCAS Tariff points including GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or above

A Criminal Records Bureau disclosure is required for some modules.

The University will consider each application on its individual merits and will recognise a range of qualifications not currently included in the Tariff, including Access courses, European Baccalaureate and pre-2002 qualifications such as GNVQ. Please contact the Admissions Office for advice. Further information about the UCAS Tariff can be obtained from www.ucas.com

Applicants with no formal qualifications may be considered for Mature Student Entry Routes.

Modules

Optional modules include a range of Sport related modules within the extensive portfolio.
We are constantly updating our courses so module choice may vary and some modules may be subject to validation.

Year 1
Research Methods 1 & 2
Study of Psychology 1 & 2
Foundations of Sport (Psycho-Social)
Foundations of Sport (Physiology)
Foundation of Sports (Kinesiology)

Year 2
Cognitive Psychology
Research Methods 3
Biopsychology
Social Psychology
Psychology of Sport & Exercise
Lifespan Development

Year 3
Learning & Performance of Sports Skills
Issues In Sport
Applied Sport Psychology
Group Dynamics in Sport
Health Psychology
Independent Study

Assessment

Practical research reports, case studies, essays, literature reviews, presentations, examinations.

Course Leader, Sport & Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons)

“An ideal opportunity to develop and extend skills and qualifications in the discipline of Sport & Exercise Psychology.”

Academic department

Institute of Health & Society

“The University is a leading innovator in the fields of health and social care. Unique appointments such as the UK’s first professors of perinatal education and tissue viability demonstrate our commitment to research excellence.”
Louise Jones, Head of Institute

Employability

Sports Psychology is a fast-growing discipline that is recognised as a professional specialism within Psychology and has chartered status. Graduates will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS), (necessary for further professional training).

Sport Psychology is a professional chartered area of Psychology. This course could be used as a preparatory first degree for those students wanting to follow a career as a Sport Psychologist which requires further postgraduate study and supervised practice.

The course prepares students for a range of graduate careers with knowledge and skills appropriate for areas such as: sports psychology, sports coaching, police service, armed forces, fitness and health industries, sports training and general graduate careers.

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