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Postgraduate Certificate - PGCert
Headingley Campus
Part Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Develop intervention strategies by analysing how psychological theories contribute to sports studies and how they apply to health education. Taught at the Carnegie School of Sport – this course will help you develop professional and ethical competencies in the research and application of psychology within sport and exercise settings. As part of your course, you’ll: Evaluate psychological theories Examine issues such as self-determination, psychological resilience and the effects of exercise on mood Analyse biological, cultural and environmental factors that can influence sport performance and physical activity Develop professional competencies linked to the pursuit of a career as a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist
Engage with a range of emerging issues and trends shaping contemporary sport psychology. By critically evaluating key psychological theories, concepts, and principles, you'll deepen your understanding of human behaviour within sporting environments. You'll also develop the skills needed to critically review research literature and effectively communicate psychological insights to both academic and professional audiences.
Explore how exercise influences behaviour, mental health, and psychological well-being. You'll consider both the positive effects of exercise- such as improved mood, cognitive function, and mental health conditions – and the potential negative consequences, including exercise dependence. By the end of the module, you'll be able to critically apply behaviour change theories to design interventions that target priority health challenges.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the nature of psychosocial development within sport and exercise. You will study the development of expertise across the lifespan and consider psychological development and dynamics in relation to transitions in sport and exercise.
The tuition fee for students entering in 2027/28 is £59.33 per credit. The total number of credit points for this course is 60. The fee you pay may differ based on the number of credit points you study.
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