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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
UCFB Wembley
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
UCFB Wembley
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Athletes learn to motivate themselves in ways that they believe will improve performance, replacing self-doubt with positive thoughts. With proven results, the demand for sport-specific psychologists is greater than ever.
Degree overviewThis degree combines contemporary and traditional areas of research and theory in sport psychology with the principles and skills of management within the football and sports industries.You will be introduced to the world of sport psychology, examining social and developmental aspects and explore the areas of cognitive and biological psychology in order to gain a better understanding of the psychological impacts on the brain and body.
Degree contentYou will examine the psychology of optimum performance, covering theories that explain behaviour in sport and the skills involved to improve performance.Individuals’ attitudes, personalities and their impact on behaviour on and off the pitch are explored along with research into contemporary issues in sport psychology.The similarities of performance enhancement techniques employed in both the sport and business world will be examined, including motivation, decision making, leadership skills and team cohesion.
Teaching locationsUCFB Wembley• Wembley Stadium• Arch View House on First WayIn addition to our teaching locations, we also use specialist facilities throughout the academic year as well as additional facilities where required.
Degree specificationsUniversity Campus of Football Business is an embedded college of the University of East London. All students who begin their three or four year undergraduate degrees with UCFB from September 2021 onwards will be awarded a degree from the University of East London upon successful graduation.
Career prospectsFurther specialised postgraduate study and training is necessary to become a qualified sport and exercise psychologist. However, once qualified, sport and exercise psychologists work with a variety of clientele at various level in a fascinating and expanding field not necessarily constrained within the limits of sport. As well as working with professional clubs, athletes and governing bodies, the qualified sport psychologist may incorporate: performing artists, health and business clients depending on their interests.
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112 Grades / Points required
A minimum of two A Levels including two C grades or a BTEC Extended Diploma grade DMM or a BTEC Diploma grade D*D* or International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 30 points) or an Access Course: minimum of 60 credits, including at least 45 at Level 3 an equivalent Level 3 qualification
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£9,250 per year
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£14,950 per year
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