BSc (Hons) Sports Psychology

This three-year degree course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the psychological principles and theories that underpin sport and exercise behavior. Students will learn how to apply these principles to improve athletic performance, prevent injury, and promote healthy lifestyles. The course covers topics such as cognitive skill acquisition, motivation and emotion, social identity theory, and sports injuries. In addition to lectures and seminars, students will also participate in practical sessions, including lab-based experiments and observations of real-world sporting events.

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Buckinghamshire New University is a leading provider of sports psychology education, with expert faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, ensuring students receive a high-quality education that prepares them for successful careers in sport and exercise psychology.

Unlock Your Potential at Buckinghamshire New University: Where Academic Excellence Meets Real-World Application

Buckinghamshire New University offers a unique combination of academic rigor and practical application, providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the field of sports psychology. The university's location in Buckinghamshire also provides easy access to top-level sporting events and facilities, offering students valuable opportunities for observation and participation.

Your sports psychology program will be of interest to employers including, sports clubs, national and international sports organizations, local authorities, and sports management companies. This could be working within sports coaching, personal training, sports administration, or consultancy. Your accreditation via the NOS and BPS will be relevant to future employers in these areas. Well help you find a career that suits you with talks that cover both voluntary work and full-time employment. And you wont be limited to just sports psychology careers either. The skills that you'll gain, such as research and analysis, will make you employable across many careers in science and health.

A typical offer will require a UCAS Tariff score between 96-120 points and GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above. A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.