Overview
Our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology degree offers you the opportunity to delve deep into psychology and its particular application to sport, performance and exercise contexts.
If you’re interested in a career as a psychologist specialising in sport and performance, or physical activity and exercise, then this course will give you the skills and knowledge to reach your goal. Develop a strong scientific understanding of the mind, brain, behaviour, experience and the complex interactions between these elements through innovative teaching and completing independent research.
An integral part of our course is making sure you gain an insight into the world of applied practice. You will have the opportunity to interact with sport, exercise and performance psychology services on campus and will have access to a range of exciting opportunities to further underpin your learning.
You will work with our academic staff who have experience of working in the sport, exercise and performance industries and have conducted contemporary research within these areas. Get excited and prepare to develop your practical experience and scientific knowledge with cutting-edge technology such as EEG imaging and eye-tracking.
Please note:
- This course is Subject to periodic review.
- This course is now closed for September 2024 entries
Course Details
What you will learn
The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology course is delivered through a range of lectures, seminars, tutorials and demonstrations, alongside supervised workshops, project supervision, practical classes, guided independent study, work-based learning, small group learning, guest lectures, role-play activities and case study analysis.
You will learn through a variety of teaching styles, including formative and summative assessment methods which are placed throughout our psychology units promoting a deeper learning. You will make the most of our on-site laboratory testing facilities, with more traditional coursework, essays, presentations, group work, and practical skills assessments.
With access to our Virtual Learning Environment, your education will be interactive and varied. Through quizzes, video tutorials, seminar notes and more you will be able to study whenever, and wherever suits you alongside your core teaching.
Please note: This course is Subject to periodic review.
How you will be assessed
You’ll be assessed through a combination of:
- Presentations
- Group work
- Coursework
- Portfolio
- Practical Assessment and Presentation
- Examinations
Need more info about, learning aims and outcomes, curriculum content, teaching methods and assessment, credits per unit? Take a look at our Course Specification to find out more.
For more information see our Course Specifications.
Careers and Opportunities
On graduating, you can expect an incredibly diverse range of employment opportunities in the broader sport, health fitness and industries in a range of people-focused occupations. Professions include but are not limited to:
- Sport and Exercise Psychologist
- Performance lifestyle advisor
- Sports Coaching
- Fitness instructor / personal trainer
- Exercise prescription
- Sport industry
- Advice worker
- Careers adviser
- Counsellor
- Human resource officer
- Market researcher
- Media work
- Teaching (further education or higher education)
- Researcher
- Advertising
- Customer services
There are also a broad range of careers that are open to psychology graduates that build upon the knowledge, skills and expertise developed while studying, discover Psychology.
Unit Breakdown
Year 1 
Units
- Introduction to Psychology Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Applying Psychology
- Conceptual and Historical Perspectives
- Psychology of Exercise, Health and Sport
Year 2
Units
- Research Methods
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Sport and Performance Psychology
Year 3
Units
- Sport and Exercise Psychology dissertation
- Individual differences
- Applied Sport Psychology
Option units
- Psychology placement
- Working with teams
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Rehabilitating the Brain
- Clinical Psychology
- Positive Psychology
Staff
Course Leader
Dr Alyx Taylor
MSc, PhD - Associate Professor (Physiology)
Dr. Alyx Taylor is the Research Lead for the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Associate Professor of Physiology in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Full bio
BSc MSc PhD CPsychol – Senior Lecturer in Psychology
MSc Chiropractic Course Lead, SOC Research Ethics Lead & Lecturer in Health Promotion and Public Health
Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology
PhD Psychol AFBPS HCPC FBASES FHEA – Head of School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Professor of Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
Entry Requirements
What grades do I need?
If you’re applying from the UK or Ireland:
Essential for entry
Please note that applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A*-C including Maths and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above) to be considered for the programme.
A-levels
BBB-BCC or above. General Studies will not be considered.
BTEC Extended Diploma
Distinction Merit Merit – Merit, Merit, Merit or above.
Access to HE Diploma
A total of 120-104 UCAS points in an Access to HE Diploma.
International Baccalaureate
Overall grade of 32-28 points or higher.
Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers
BBBBB – BBCCCC or above in 5 Higher/Advanced Higher subjects.
Irish Leaving Certificate
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 – H3,H3,H4,H4,H4 from 5 subjects at Higher Level.
T Level
Merit in any Health and Science pathway accepted.
If you have undertaken a qualification that’s not listed, it may still be considered. Get in touch with our Admissions team by completing the form below or call us on 01202 436200 and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
Is there anything else that is required?
Is there anything else that is required?
For more information about our admissions policies and procedures, including our Admissions Complaints and Appeals Policy, see latest policies.
International Students
International Students
If your qualification is not listed here, please take a look at our international entry requirements page or get in touch with our admissions team on the form below. Please note, to be accepted onto this course; you will also need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum standards of English. For further information on English language requirements, please see the dedicated English language requirements page. More information on permission to study in the UK, can be found on our Visas and Immigration page.
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Course Fees
Tuition Fees
UK/ROI/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,250 per year
International – £16,560 per year
Please note: These fees are for the 2024-25 academic year only and may be subject to increase in subsequent years of study. Any increase will be in line with our Tuition Fees Policy but will not be more than 5%.
Additional course costs
Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your course. There are additional course related costs are not included in the tuition fees. So you will need to budget for them when you plan your spending.
For more information see Additional Costs page.
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