Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc

The material covered provides students with a critical understanding of current issues relating to the theory and practice of both sport and exercise psychology. Some of the topics relate predominantly to exercise settings (e.g., physical activity and mental health), while other relate predominantly to sport settings (e.g., skilled performance under pressure) however most of the topics covered relate equally to both sport and exercise settings and include an exploration of the role of social processes in sport and exercise settings, the practice of sport and exercise psychology, and research methods and data analysis. Throughout the award a conscious decision has been made to have a strong link between theory and practice with many assignments requiring students to apply current theoretical and research knowledge to hypothetical ‘real life scenarios. Throughout the course every effort has also been made to draw upon the wealth of research and applied experience which the staff team have.

The MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology is accredited by the BPS. If you already have GBC, or plan to undertake a GBC (conversion) course during or after the MSc course, then the MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology provides the first stage (Stage 1) in a training process towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Sport and Exercise Psychologist. The second stage (Stage 2) is a supervised practice element of two years duration. Thus, successful completion of the MSc provides the academic knowledge required to begin a training process to become a Chartered (and therefore practicing) Psychologist in sport and exercise psychology, together with GBC. The award can also provide the required post-graduate qualification for an individual seeking to engage in the accreditation process with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) that can also support a career in sport and exercise psychology.

The course is underpinned by excellent research. Staff delivering on the course are actively engaged in research within their fields of specialism and work hard at ensuring that research engaged teaching lies at the heart of module delivery. In the 2014 Research Excellent Framework (REF) the research in Sport & Exercise was rated as being of international quality overall with 64% of the research considered as either world leading or internationally excellent.

The course offers a significant challenge and opportunity for you. Staff on the award are excited by this approach to learning and teaching and will support you in delivering a learning experience that will allow you to develop both personally, professionally and academically.

The material covered provides students with a critical understanding of current issues relating to the theory and practice of both sport and exercise psychology. Some of the topics relate predominantly to exercise settings (e.g., physical activity and mental health), while other relate predominantly to sport settings (e.g., skilled performance under pressure) however most of the topics covered relate equally to both sport and exercise settings and include an exploration of the role of social processes in sport and exercise settings, the practice of sport and exercise psychology, and research methods and data analysis. Throughout the award a conscious decision has been made to have a strong link between theory and practice with many assignments requiring students to apply current theoretical and research knowledge to hypothetical ‘real life scenarios. Throughout the course every effort has also been made to draw upon the wealth of research and applied experience which the staff team have.

The MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology is accredited by the BPS. If you already have GBC, or plan to undertake a GBC (conversion) course during or after the MSc course, then the MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology provides the first stage (Stage 1) in a training process towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Sport and Exercise Psychologist. The second stage (Stage 2) is a supervised practice element of two years duration. Thus, successful completion of the MSc provides the academic knowledge required to begin a training process to become a Chartered (and therefore practicing) Psychologist in sport and exercise psychology, together with GBC. The award can also provide the required post-graduate qualification for an individual seeking to engage in the accreditation process with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) that can also support a career in sport and exercise psychology.

The course is underpinned by excellent research. Staff delivering on the course are actively engaged in research within their fields of specialism and work hard at ensuring that research engaged teaching lies at the heart of module delivery. In the 2014 Research Excellent Framework (REF) the research in Sport & Exercise was rated as being of international quality overall with 64% of the research considered as either world leading or internationally excellent.

The course offers a significant challenge and opportunity for you. Staff on the award are excited by this approach to learning and teaching and will support you in delivering a learning experience that will allow you to develop both personally, professionally and academically.