Certificate of Credit Exercise Psychology

An undergraduate-level module for your CPD. It will help you understand various aspects of psychology and how these affect people differently during exercise. Topics include self-esteem/body image, anxiety/depression, pain, and motivation.

Whether you are looking to start your career in psychology, introduce new theories and skills as someone who works within an exercise, health or fitness profession or are just simply taking this online exercise psychology course for personal interest, you will learn about the models and concepts to help individuals deal with issues they may encounter during physical activities or exercise.

Credit bearing online Exercise Psychology course

This online Certificate of Credit in Exercise Psychology is worth 20 credits, and will enable you to understand how different aspects of psychology can affect exercise and physical activity differently on an individual.

You will learn about the core principles of exercise psychology, and study key topics in exercise psychology including stress, mood and emotion, self-esteem and body image, anxiety and depression, pain, as well as theories of behaviour change and motivation.

Exercise psychology focuses on the study of emotional and mental effects of taking part in exercise through focusing on the mind sets of individuals. Exercise psychology suits a wide range of professionals working in a variety of fields from private consultants, psychologists, GPs, coaches, dieticians, personal trainers, health and social care professionals and P.E teachers, to those working across different sectors within the health and fitness industry.

Online Exercise Psychology course suitable for many professions

As an exercise psychologist you may work closely with other professionals from nutritionists, psychotherapists, personals trainers and GPs. You may be looking to understand the role of exercise in managing chronic conditions or improving health. The course will also suit those who are interested in learning more about how you can support and motivate people to exercise and to understand the reasons behind sedentary behaviour and inactivity.

By completing this online exercise psychology course, you'll have a greater understanding of the key factors associated with exercise psychology and lifestyle behaviour change. Through studying this module you will engage with applied exercise psychology scenarios to help you understand the role exercise plays on an individual.

This course has also been designed to help you in your personal development, whether that's for your continual professional development (CPD) or as part of your training and development plan.

• Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama
• Students with an overall score of 60% would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year
• UKVI IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required

• If you are studying and completing any internationally recognised qualification such as A-levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) or the American Curricula from the International Schools within Jordan, then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree. Please see individual course pages for specific entry requirements
• If you have completed a recognised international foundation programme with good grades
• Advanced entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide

By completing this module you can:

• Take our Certificate of Credit in Sports Psychology
• Study our BSc (Hons) Psychology, providing you meet the entry requirements

The course is ideal for anyone working in health, health promotion or sports and exercise who wants to know more about the psychology behind exercise and physical activity.

Progression routes

Online

• Certificate of Credit in Sports Psychology
• University Certificate in Psychology

On campus

• Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
• Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)