About this course
The programme is designed to meet BPS Stage 2 requirements in Sport and Exercise Psychology and eligibility for HCPC registration.
- The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked 6th for Sports Science (QS World University Rankings 2024)
- Benefit from quality teaching and supervision provided by experienced sport and exercise psychologists
- Study on a course underpinned by high-grade research and practice, designed to meet BPS Stage 2 training requirements in Sport and Exercise Psychology and eligibility for registration as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist with the HCPC
- Enjoy the world-class facilities in the award-winning Tom Reilly Building
- Look forward to enhanced career opportunities in Sport and Exercise Psychology professional practice and promotion, as well as education, teaching and research
The programme is underpinned by a strong focus on equipping future Sport and Exercise Psychologists with the competencies required to work in a range of professional practice scenarios. You will work closely with academic staff who are leaders in their research field and experts in training. In keeping with the nationally agreed curriculum competences for Sport and Exercise Psychologists, you will develop your professional skills in teaching and training (education and dissemination), ethics and professional standards, research and consultancy through your own work-based learning experiences, taught sessions on the programme and extensive supervision.
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David's story
With an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Geography and a Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology, David decided to study for a Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology.
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Mike's story
Mike moved to LJMU for his Masters following a recommendation from his undergraduate tutors at Leeds Beckett. He is now studying for the Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology.
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Nick's story
Nick moved to LJMU to undertake a Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology. He is now studying for his Professional Doctorate.
I was drawn to LJMU by the knowledge of the lecturers and their...
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Daniel's story
Daniel joined LJMU as an undergraduate and achieved his BSc and MSc Sport Psychology qualifications here before embarking on the Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology.
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