BSc Psychology of Sport and Exercise
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology of Sport and Exercise, a psychology of sport and exercise degree focusing on the mental and behavioural factors influencing athletic performance and physical activity. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour. The curriculum is delivered entirely through online distance learning and culminates in a supervised research project, with teaching shaped by research-active academics working directly in the field. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules including Becoming A Sport And Exercise Psychologist, Cognition In Sport And Exercise, Individual Differences In Sport And Exercise, and Psychology Of Sport And Exercise. The second year examines biological and social influences via Brain, Body And Behaviour In Sport And Exercise, Contemporary Issues In Sport And Exercise Psychology, Lifespan Development In Sport And Exercise, and Teamwork And Leadership In Sport. The final year involves advanced study and practical application through modules such as Applied Sport And Exercise Psychology, Independent Investigational Project, Psychology Of Pressure, and Understanding Mental Health In Sport And Exercise.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 112-120 UCAS points. A Levels: BBC. BTEC: DMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
Modules
- Becoming A Sport And Exercise Psychologist
- Cognition In Sport And Exercise
- Individual Differences In Sport And Exercise
- Psychology Of Sport And Exercise
- Brain, Body And Behaviour In Sport And Exercise
- Contemporary Issues In Sport And Exercise Psychology
- Lifespan Development In Sport And Exercise
- Teamwork And Leadership In Sport
- Applied Sport And Exercise Psychology
- Independent Investigational Project
- Psychology Of Pressure
- Understanding Mental Health In Sport And Exercise
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology of Sport and Exercise at University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level.