Sport and Exercise Psychology

Northumbria University

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Northumbria University

United Kingdom , Newcastle upon Tyne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

CC86

Campuses

Waterside

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,750 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Sport and Exercise Psychology

About

The UON Sport and Exercise Psychology degree provides a study route for careers in the field of sport and exercise psychology; for sport psychologists to improve coaching, athletic performance, and wellbeing in sport, and for exercise psychologists to improve the adoption, enjoyment, and maintenance of physical activity for health and wellbeing in general populations. Studying this sports psychology degree, you will cover all the core areas of psychology required for BPS accreditation, along with modules that will develop your understanding of key psychological factors associated with enhanced performance and well-being in sports, exercise, and physical activity across the life span.

Updated 26/08/2022

A pathway for careers in the field of sport and exercise psychology; you will cover all the core areas of psychology required for BPS accreditation.

From becoming more active to thriving in the world of elite sport: It’s all in the mind.

Understanding factors affecting the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours associated with peak sport performance and optimal functioning in exercise and physical activity has always been important and is becoming increasingly more so in today’s world. Whether you have aspirations to work with top sports performers, or to focus on encouraging more people to become more active, when you study the Sport and Exercise Psychology course, you will embark on a journey that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to be able to work critically and effectively within these realms.

In year (stage) 1 of this sport psychology course, you will begin to learn about what it’s like to work as a psychologist, as well as developing a sound knowledge of specific sport and exercise psychology-related factors. This will include key behavioural theories, and factors affecting motivation and performance. You will also learn how to be successful at university.

In year (stage) 2 of our Sports and Exercise Psychology degree, your knowledge of biological and cognitive psychology will become part of the focus, along with developing an understanding of how exercise and sport can affect mental health and wellbeing.

At this point, you will begin to develop your research knowledge and skills. The focus of this year is to encourage you to become more critical in your thinking, and to choose an independent research topic, which will become your dissertation project.

In year (stage) 3 of the Sports and Exercise Psychology course, you will go on to develop your dissertation project, bringing your research ideas to fruition. Further sport and exercise-related modules will serve to enhance your abilities to apply your acquired learning to specific, real-world sport and exercise settings.

Modules will be delivered as a mixture of online and face-to-face, blended learning, utilising our fantastic sports facilities, labs, and the variety of classroom-based venues on the campus. As a semesterised programme, each module will comprise four learning contact hours per week, usually as a 2-hour face-to-face, 1-hour online, 1-asynchronous teaching format. All modules are worth 20-credits and you will accrue a total of 360 credits by your final year in order to achieve an honours degree in BSc sport and exercise psychology.

Accreditation

To receive a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree, students must complete compulsory modules identified, and obtain a minimum of a 2:2 degree to receive accreditation. The BPS requires students to do an empirical research project for their dissertation.

Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 22/23. The modules relating to the academic year 23/24 will be available from June 2023.

- Introduction to Psychology (20 Credits)
  
  Module code: PSY1003
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  The purpose of this module is to provide students with a broad understanding of psychology by introducing four core areas (social, developmental, cognitive and biological psychology). Students will develop critical thinking and evaluative skills of psychological material by focusing on theory, empirical research and real-life examples.
- Becoming a Psychologist (20 Credits)
  
  Module code: PSY1006
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  The purpose of this module is to provide a fundamental introduction to research design, analysis and interpretation in psychology. Students need to understand common methods of investigation, in order to appreciate the source and context of theories and research findings encountered in specific subject areas studied in other psychology modules.
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology (20 Credits)
  
  Module code: SPO1024
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  Sport and exercise psychology is an exciting discipline area providing the opportunity to explore the psychological influences on human behaviour. The module offers an introduction to key psychological theories and concepts relevant to sport, exercise, physical activity and coaching contexts.
- How to be Successful at University (20 Credits)
  
  Module code: SPO1039
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  The purpose of this module is to give students the essential academic and employability skills in order to improve their capabilities and excel at university, and then onto their chosen career.
- Doing Sport & Exercise Psychology in the Digital Age (20 Credits)
  
  Module code: SPO1051
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  This module provides an introduction to how psychological theory and research can be applied to enhance health, wellbeing, and performance in sport and exercise settings. A significant emphasis will be placed on how practitioners intervene with athletes and `at-risk? populations through the use of digital technologies alongside more traditional face-to-face methods.
- Introduction to Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition (20 Credits)
  
  Module code: SPO1057
  
  Status: Compulsory
  
  The prupose of the module is to provide students with an understanding of the core principles related to motor learning and skill acquisition in sport and exercise settings, developing knowledge from both an athlete and coach perspective, enabling them to apply theortetical-based information into practial environments to enhance optimal performance.

Highlights

- Our purpose-built laboratories and research facilities
- Fantastic links/partnerships with top sports teams – Northampton Saints, Northampton Town FC, and Northants County Cricket Club
- Opportunity for you to gain additional coaching qualifications during the course
- Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
- HP laptop and software included with this course for eligible students* (*see Eligibility criteria and Terms and Conditions)

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjahiya and successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
Two-year associate degree / community college diploma (occasional Year 2 entry may be granted depending on qualification and modules studied),
International Baccalaureate Diploma,
Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
A Levels

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,750 / year

How to Apply

Applying to the University of Northampton – Your Options

Depending on what and how you would like to study at university, there are different ways to apply.

Local Representative

If you are a resident of China, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand or Vietnam, you MUST apply via the Regional Office, or one of our recognised representatives in your country. Residents of Bangladesh must apply via the Pakistan Regional Office and residents of Sri Lanka must apply via the North India Regional Office. Any direct applications received from residents of the countries listed will be forwarded by our Admissions Team to the relevant Regional Office, causing unnecessary delay to the processing of your application.

For residents of other countries, our recognised representatives are also our preferred method of application and you should take advantage of their services whenever possible. They can provide application and visa advice, general information about the University and a number of other support services.

UCAS

UCAS may be the standard application process for your school or the UON representative in your country. Information on how to apply can be found on the UCAS website.

Our Online Application Service

You can apply by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button on each course page of the website. If more than one intake or placement option is available, make sure you select the option you want.

Please note that the system does not check your application for completeness or accuracy, which could mean it takes longer to receive a decision than if you receive advice from a local representative.

ERASMUS

ERASMUS applicants follow a separate application process. Application guidance is available on our ERASMUS webpage.

Get in Touch for Application Guidance

For more information about applying to the University of Northampton as an International student, please contact one of our Regional Offices or Recognised Representatives to be sure of the most efficient and rapid assistance. Alternatively you can email the International Office or call us on +44(0)1604 892546 or +44(0)1604 892134. We also have our own internationally focused social media pages. Make sure you are following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.