Psychology of Sport and Performance with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

St Mary's University, Twickenham

This is a four year programme with an integrated foundation year. Along with four core Foundation Year modules, this pathways includes two psychology-based modules. On successful completion of the Psychology Foundation Year pathway you will progress on to Psychology of Sport and Performance (previously called Sport Psychology) at undergraduate level.

Improve athletic performance and well-being by getting to know the human experience with our Psychology of Sport and Performance degree. Under a scientific lens, you will explore key factors affecting sports performance, such as:
• anxiety
• self-confidence
• motivation
• concentration
• sport injuries Our Psychology of Sport and Performance BSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). You will be eligible for the Graduate Membership with the BPS by successfully completing this course.

With our Psychology of Sport and Performance course, you will get access to our world-class sports facilities, including our gymnasium, training pitches, and the Sir Mo Farah Athletics Track.

We are smaller than many other universities. This allows the psychology department to foster a close-knit community of students and staff.

Ashika, Sports Psychology student – “lecturers are really friendly. You can ask them anything”.

You may also undertake a paid work placement in the local or wider London area during your Psychology of Sport and Performance degree. Previous students have worked within:
• mental health charities
• schools
• sports coaching

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
• British Psychological Society

In first year, you are introduced to modules in cognitive, behavioural, social and developmental psychology as well as modules specific to sports such as physiology of exercise. You will also start to develop your research skills and knowledge of statistics. In second year with core modules you will continue to develop skills learnt in first year and with optional modules you can choose to a placement module that can give you experience in sports or education. In third year, you will have even more control over your studies and will be able to tailor your course to you by choosing optional modules in specific areas depending on what interests you. You will also do an independent research project.

You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.