Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons)
Coventry University
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This degree course is designed for those with a particular interest in the psychology of what impacts performance in sports, exercise and beyond. The discipline examines how psychologists can help athletes optimise performance, improve motivation, and promote exercise. This course covers all core areas of psychology to give you a breadth of career options whilst specialist modules provide a deeper dive into the sports and exercise specialism.The course includes theory, research, and ...Read more

This degree course is designed for those with a particular interest in the psychology of what impacts performance in sports, exercise and beyond. The discipline examines how psychologists can help athletes optimise performance, improve motivation, and promote exercise. This course covers all core areas of psychology to give you a breadth of career options whilst specialist modules provide a deeper dive into the sports and exercise specialism.The course includes theory, research, and applications of psychological perspectives, methods, and interventions in global contexts of sport and exercise. This is supplemented by the development of professional levels of transferable, practical and cognitive skills. The aim is to enable graduates to attain the skills and knowledge to confidently progress to their chosen career path in an international arena.  The course provides a broad and varied educational experience to optimise learning and engage you in experiential learning across a range of international contexts. The course also includes methodological and analytical research skills to conduct ethical scientific investigations in psychology.This course is accredited and recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Accreditation by the British Psychological Society means that as a graduate, provided you achieve at least a 2:2, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Additional costs may apply. Please check with the BPS for full details.


Key course benefits

- In addition to a range of careers as a sport psychologist, psychologist, or coach, this course provides a strong foundation for working in sports or health and fitness industries. Explore the science behind peak performance for ultimate academic and sporting success.- Give yourself a competitive edge: Specialising in your chosen area will set you apart from other psychology graduates. - Develop valuable skills like critical thinking, research methods, communication, and leadership. - Gain real-world experience with an optional UK or international placement year and our Phoenix+ scheme.*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

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Sports Science
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
40th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
67th
Applied Psychology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Applied Psychology graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Applied Psychology graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
B
Bradley
27 Nov 23

It’s a good place as the department in my course is great and the facilities are very high quality. What could be improved would be offering more external opportunities that are..Read more

B
Bogdana
27 Feb 23

Coventry University has a great rage of opportunities for both after you graduate and during your studies. It also has a really good student life, presenting you with..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

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BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

C Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Excludes General Studies.

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to include 15 points at Higher level.

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Popular A-level subjects

Applied Psychology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
85%
Sociology
28%
Biology
26%
English Literature
18%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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Bradley
27 Nov 23
Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
It’s a good place as the department in my course is great and the facilities are very high quality. What could be improved would be offering more external opportunities that are...
Read more
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Bogdana
27 Feb 23
Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons)
Coventry University has a great rage of opportunities for both after you graduate and during your studies. It also has a really good student life, presenting you with...
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Coventry University
Coventry University , Coventry

Coventry University is a global, modern university with a mission to create better futures....

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