BSc Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus one A level at Grade B The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma will not be acceptable as a stand-alone qualification but will be accepted at DDD overall in conjunction with one A level at Grade B Preferred BTEC: Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Sport, Business
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology of Sport and Exercise, a cellular molecular and psychology degree focused on the mental processes and physical applications behind athletic performance and exercise participation. Core topics include Research Methods and Human Behaviour. This four-year route includes an integrated placement year option, alongside a three-year full-time study path. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Research Skills A, Psychology of the Early Years, Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Understanding the Brain. The second year advances these principles with modules including Understanding Human Diversity, Psychology Across the Lifespan, Expert Performance in Sport, and Research Skills B. The final year involves core independent study through the Project (Psychology Programmes) module alongside advanced topics like Applied Exercise Psychology and Applied Psychology in Competitive Sport. Students can also select from optional modules such as Clinical Psychology, Educational Neuroscience, and The Psychology of Eating Behaviour to tailor their studies.
Modules
- Learning to be a Psychologist
- Research Skills A
- Psychology of the Early Years
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Cognitive Research
- Understanding the Brain
- Understanding Human Diversity
- Psychology Across the Lifespan
- Expert Performance in Sport
- Research Skills B
- Applied Cognitive Research
- Current Themes in Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Project (Psychology Programmes)
- Applied Exercise Psychology
- Applied Psychology in Competitive Sport
- Learning in Early Childhood
- Advanced Experimental and Qualitative Design and Analysis
- The Psychology of Eating Behaviour
- Educational Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
- Parenting and Socialisation