PG Cert Sport and Exercise Psychology

Taught at the Carnegie School of Sport – this course will help you develop professional and ethical competencies in the research and application of psychology within sports and exercise settings.

As part of your course, you’ll:

• Evaluate psychological theories

• Examine issues such as self-determination, psychological resilience and the effects of exercise on mood.

• Analyse biological, cultural and environmental factors that can influence sport performance and physical activity

• Develop professional competencies linked to pursuing a career as a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist.

Applicants should either have a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sport & Exercise Science, Physical Sciences, Physical Activity, Health Sciences, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Coaching, Physical Education or Medicine, a second-class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, usually from within the work environment.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.