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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology

Solent University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Solents sport and exercise psychology degree, accredited by The British Psychological Society, is the ideal way to kickstart a career in this growing area. You will explore how people act and interact, and the thoughts and feelings that underlie their behavior. Youll develop an understanding of intervention techniques that can be applied in exercise and team settings. Youll also gain an insight into the coach-athlete relationships. The subject contributes to an understanding of the day-to-day problems faced by people all around the world. Psychologists use a wide variety of methodological techniques including experiments, questionnaires, observations, video analysis, and interviews to investigate human behavior and obtain reliable evidence. This evidence can then form the basis of potential interventions and recommendations.

General Eligibility

112-128 UCAS tariff points from A-levels

  • A minimum of two completed A-levels with science A-Levels preferred, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 112 UCAS points.

  • GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above.

  • Students may need to interview where appropriate.

  • For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • Thinking and Writing Psychologically

  • Beginning as a Researcher

  • Sport and Exercise Psychology

  • Developing as a Researcher

  • Skill Acquisition and Motor Learning

  • Current Issues in Psychology

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Brain and Behaviour

  • Individual Differences and Social Psychology

  • Psychological Research Training

  • Psychological Research in Action

  • Assessment and Programme design in Sport and Exercise

  • Sport and Exercise Psychophysiology

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Applied Psychology Research Project

  • Advanced Counselling Theory and Practice

  • Conceptualising Psychopathology

  • Cognitive-Behavioural Theory and Practice

Optional modules

  • Behaviour Change

  • Cyberpsychology

  • Animal Behaviour

  • Mindfulness-Based Practice and Approaches

  • Issues in Educational Psychology

  • Critical Psychology

  • Issues in Forensic Psychology

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
  • IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component

  • TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component

  • Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with a minimum of 95 in each component

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years with foundation year

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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