BSc Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity, a Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity BSc (Hons) degree examining mental processes and physical performance. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour. The curriculum holds British Psychological Society accreditation and prepares students for professional pathways in sport and exercise settings. The foundation year, designated as Year 0, establishes academic competencies through Professional and Academic Skills for University Study, Applied Learning Project, and Foundation in Sport. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Introduction to Psychology, Becoming a Psychologist, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Doing Sport & Exercise Psychology in the Digital Age. Year 2 advances theoretical knowledge via Biological and Cognitive Psychology: Mechanisms of the Mind, Development and Society, Personality & the Fundamentals of Psychology, and Sport Research Methods, alongside optional modules such as The Developing Athlete and Psychology of Sport Performance. The final year consolidates expertise through Applied Sport Psychology, Psychology of Exercise and Health, Team and Group Dynamics in Sport, and the Sport and Exercise Psychology Dissertation, supplemented by options like Applying Positive Psychology and Creating Performance Coaching Environments.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer for for sports psychology courses would be: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Other Entry Requirements: In addition, you will need to have studied PE Sport, Science or Psychology at A Level or BTEC level 3 diploma. You will also be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent approved qualifications. For more information on how to make an application for the psychology of sport and exercise degree, please visit our How to Apply page . If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page . Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: Admission to this foundation sports psychology course normally requires: DEE at A Level or, MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (D or E) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course that you wish to study.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundation in Sport
- Introduction to Psychology
- Becoming a Psychologist
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Doing Sport & Exercise Psychology in the Digital Age
- Introduction to Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition
- Professional and Academic Skills in Physical Education and Sport
- Biological and Cognitive Psychology: Mechanisms of the Mind
- Development and Society
- Personality & the Fundamentals of Psychology
- Sport Research Methods
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Through Exercise and Sport
- The Developing Athlete
- Psychology of Sport Performance
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Psychology of Exercise and Health
- Team and Group Dynamics in Sport
- Sport and Exercise Psychology Dissertation
- Applying Positive Psychology
- Creating Performance Coaching Environments
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level.