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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
Full Time
SEP-24
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
Full time
SEP-24
3 Years
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)- Taught by BPS Chartered and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered sport and exercise psychologists- Study in state-of-the art laboratories and teaching facilities- Applied learning opportunities within LJMU, with regional partners and remote opportunities further afield in the UK and abroad- Includes a free applied focus event on understanding the world of applied sport and exercise psychology. Previous events include engagement with the English Institute for Sport, Manchester United FC Academy and a global online symposium- Step one on the career path to becoming an HCPC registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist- Entrepreneurship and employability themes integrated throughout the programme- The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked 9th for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2023)
About your courseBSc (Hons) Sport Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society. The course offers exciting placement opportunities that are all, uniquely for the sector, both external and pre-sourced across a range of settings including schools, councils, local charities and sports clubs.Sport and exercise psychologists are increasingly in demand to help improve performance by developing key psychological and perceptual-cognitive-motor skills. They can be found working with elite and Paralympic athletes and professional sports clubs, as well as in physical education or therapeutic professions. They also work with individuals with specific neurological conditions to help develop motor learning and control processes, plus aspects of social cognition.The basis of the programme is to take the core psychological principles and apply them to real scenarios in professional sport, exercise and physical activity settings, plus areas such as physical education or therapeutic professions.On this course you will develop scientific research skills, theoretical knowledge and skills in reporting empirical findings so that you will be able to carry out research projects based on real practice. Moreover, a key component of the programme structure is to develop applied skills that will allow you to operate effectively in a wide range of contexts.You will develop fundamental and principal skills in Levels 4 and 5, culminating in a core applied placement and major project in Level 6. On applied placement, you may spend a proportion of your final year working with an external placement provider. In doing so, you will also develop transferable skills that are essential in most careers, such as critical evaluation and verbal and written presentations. For your major project, you will fully experience the research process through the planning, production, analyses and report of a piece of independent research conducted in a responsible, safe and ethical manner.Practice is an essential part of your studies, so you will have use of our 25 million state-of-the-art science laboratories and equipment, as well as opportunities to gain experience during your core placement.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB - ABB Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Students need A level. Given grades may vary based on the equivalency of their specific qualifications. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept the English language tests like IELTS and TOEFL. Applicants need IELTS Academic - Grade required (Minimum standards – courses may vary): 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component, TOEFL IBT - Grade required (Minimum standards – courses may vary): 78 Overall with R18, W17, L17, S20.
Students need International Baccalaureate (acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications from a relevant subject). We will consider the IB equivalency of their specific qualifications against our entry requirements and help them through every stage of the application process. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept the English language tests like IELTS and TOEFL. Applicants need IELTS Academic - Grade required (Minimum standards – courses may vary): 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component, TOEFL IBT - Grade required (Minimum standards – courses may vary): 78 Overall with R18, W17, L17, S20.
Students living in
Rest of World
£18,250 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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