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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology course sees you explore how sport performance, physical activity and wellbeing are influenced by psychological factors.
British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditedWe are one of a few universities to have British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation for both our undergraduate and postgraduate Sport and Exercise Psychology degrees, meaning you can be sure that our teaching and course content meets the industry requirements.
Develop the knowledge and skills needed for your careerYou will learn how to work with a range of people in sport and exercise settings to enhance confidence, maintain motivation, achieve their goals and improve their psychological wellbeing.
Study key topics such as:- Human interaction and behaviour- Cognitive psychology- Performance psychology- Biological and developmental psychology- Stress and emotions- Psychology of injury and rehabilitation- Psychology of physical activity.
Learn from active sport and exercise psychology practitionersYou will learn from our team of experienced and active applied practitioners who have excellent international research and consultancy profiles, meaning they bring their breadth of knowledge from the wider industry into the classroom.
Discover our specialist facilities and laboratoriesOur range of dedicated sport and exercise science facilities support you to apply theory to practice and provide you with everything you need to succeed.
Specialist facilities include- Four dedicated psychology labs- Virtual reality reader- Brain imaging unit- Observation suite- Biomechanics labs- Physiology labs- Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Unit (SPRU)- Environmental climate chamber.
Gain real-world, hands-on experience with placement optionsIn your final year, you will have the opportunity to complete a work placement, which will allow you to apply theory and knowledge in a sport, exercise or health setting of your choice.
Smaller class sizes for better learningOur commitment to smaller class sizes means that you won’t get lost in the crowd and our teaching staff can provide more individualised support that fits you and your ambitions.
Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) education partnerOn this course you will:- Understand the psychological effects of physical activity.- Learn both quantitative and qualitative research methods to guide scientific inquiry.- Study the complexities of the human brain and how we interact with others.- Learn to apply psychological strategies to real-life sport and exercise examples.- Examine the psychological factors that impact learning, performance and control of movement.- Learn from experienced and industry-active sport and exercise psychology practitioners.- Feel more support from our teaching staff as they get to know you and your needs.- Gain vital professional experience with work placement opportunities.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC - BBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
112 - 120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
M:12 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
28 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM - DMM Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
To include a science A level (P.E. accepted) at grade C or better.
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Including Sports Science, Applied Psychology or Health and Social Care
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£16,344 per year
Students from EU
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£16,344 per year
Students from International
£16344 Per year
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