BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
Course overview
Staffordshire University offers this 3-year full-time BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Psychology to be delivered through distance learning as an option. Students will learn how psychology plays a pivotal role in both human performance and wellbeing, including helping athletes cope better under pressure and developing people’s confidence, motivation, and resilience.
Students will also get a multidisciplinary perspective as the course covers aspects of biomechanics, social and developmental psychology. This programme teaches students how the brain interacts with the spinal cord, and students will also be learning about the psychology behind exercise, addiction, and interventions for dealing with stress and irrational beliefs.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- UCAS Tariff: International students are required to score 112 - 120 points.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: International students are required to score an overall of 28 points.
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM.
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS Academic: International students are required to score a minimum of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
- PTE Pearson Academic: International students are required to score a minimum of 59 overall, with no less than 54 in all areas.
- TOEFL iBT: International students are required to score a minimum in each component: Listening: 17, Speaking: 20, Reading: 18, Writing: 17.
Career opportunities
Graduates with sport and exercise psychology degrees open up career paths, such as:
- Mental Performance Coach
- Sports Consultant
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Athletic Trainer
- Health and Wellness Coach
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students studying BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Staffordshire University is £17,085 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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