BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
Entry requirements
A level: BBB in three A Levels. IB: 555 in three Higher Levels, or 30 points.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science and Psychology, combining psychological theory with sport and exercise contexts. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, subject to achieving a minimum 2:2 and passing the final-year dissertation. An optional placement year and study abroad are available.
Modules
- First Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher
- Understanding People
- Exploring and Applying Psychological Topics
- Distress and Mental Health
- Science Communication
- Next Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher
- Understanding People in Depth
- Current Themes in Sports and Exercise Psychology
- Evidence-based Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Psychopathology
- Cyberpsychology - the psychology of technology and the internet
- Health Psychology
- Neuroimaging & Cognitive Neuroscience
- Child Psychology in Practice
- Wellbeing & Mental Health in the Community
- Innovations in Sport and Exercise Technology
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
- Being a Psychology Researcher
- Grand Challenges in Psychology
- Professional Skills for Researchers
- Applied Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
- Psychology in Education
- Gender and Sexualities
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
- Professional Experience in Education
- Cognitive Psychology
- Health, Illness and Behaviour Change
- Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Science
- Neurodiversity in Society
- Wellbeing & Mental Health Practice