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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Want to take your first steps on the path to becoming a British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Practitioner Psychologist?

On this BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology degree course – accredited by the BPS – you’ll use the latest equipment and techniques in our comprehensively equipped laboratories, and be taught by our team of BPS Chartered and HCPC Registered psychologists.

General Eligibility

  • A levels – AAB–ABB

  • UCAS points – 128–136 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, with 32 points from a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, PE, Physics, Psychology or Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry or Sports Studies)

  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDD–DDM (must be in a Sports related subject)

  • T levels – Merit–Distinction (acceptable T level subjects: Health; Healthcare Science; Science)

  • International Baccalaureate – 26–27

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Placement year

On this course, you can choose an optional placement year between your 2nd and 3rd year of studies or after your 3rd year.

During the study abroad placement year, you'll experience life at a university in another country. Alternatively, you can spend a year developing your experience in industry in the UK or abroad with the work placement year.

We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.

2 Year 1

Core modules in this year include:

  • Conducting Research in Sport and Exercise Psychology

  • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology

  • Psychosocial Perspectives on the Management of Sports and Physical Activity

  • The Evolution of Sport and Exercise Psychology

3 Year 2

Core modules in this year include:

  • Biological and Cognitive Psychology

  • Individual Differences and Psychometrics

  • Preparing Research, Innovation or Enterprise Projects

  • Principles of Skill Acquisition

  • Psychology of Sport and Exercise

  • Social and Developmental Psychology 

4 Year 3

Core modules:

  • Applications of Sport and Exercise Psychology

  • Applied Skill Acquisition

  • Biopsychosocial Approaches to Physical Activity and Health Promotion

  • Project

Optional modules:

  • Issues in Clinical and Health Psychology

  • Neuroscience

  • Professional Development

  • Social Construction of Disability

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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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