Psychological Science of Sport & Exercise BSc (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychological Science of Sport and Exercise 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 sports psychology courses is a first step in the teaching and support for those who wish to embark on the journey of becoming an accredited sport and exercise psychologist. It will also serve those who wish to improve their knowledge and skills of sports performance and/or lifestyle health behaviour change, whether this be as a personal trainer, coach, or health and fitness advocate.
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.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- First step towards becoming an accredited sport and exercise psychologist
- Covers coaching, athletic performance and wellbeing in sport
- Explores physical activity adoption and health behaviour change
- Includes an empirical research project for the dissertation
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A typical offer for for sports psychology courses would be: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technica…
- BTEC: DMM — …offer for for sports psychology courses would be: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualificati…
- T-level: Merit — …would be: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Sport psychologist (after further training)
- Exercise psychologist (after further training)
- Personal trainer
- Sports coach
- Health and fitness advocate
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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