Psychology with Sport and Exercise BSc (Hons)
Coventry UniversityAll locations Coventry University London Coventry University CU Coventry CU London CU Scarborough Coventry University Wrocław Student Central Coventry University Online National Institute of Teaching and Education Coventry University Apprenticeships, United Kingdom
Course overview
Explore the psychology behind sport, exercise and performance, gaining insights into motivation, resilience and well-being. Prepare yourself for a career in elite sport, exercise and physical activity, mental health, business, education, research and more, developing expertise for diverse settings, from leisure facilities to healthcare. Core themes: course content is designed to develop your innovative thinking to prepare you to help shape the emerging needs of athletes and the wider sports and exercise industry.
Research and analytical skills: equip yourself with the skills and knowledge for
Key highlights
- Explores the psychology of sport, exercise and performance
- Covers motivation, resilience and well-being in sporting contexts
- Optional sandwich year available, extending the degree to four years
- Develops research and analytical skills
- Prepares you for settings from leisure facilities to healthcare
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — UCAS points 112 A level BBC Excludes General Studies GCSE GCSE maths at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
- A-level: BBC — UCAS points 112 A level BBC Excludes General Studies GCSE GCSE maths at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC DDM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- T-level: Merit — BTEC DDM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- International Baccalaureate: 28 — to include to include 15 points at Highe
- Access to HE Diploma — in a Science, Social Science or Health subject to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction
Scholarships
25% Alumni Discount
Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.
Coventry University Group Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
£1,500 or £3,000 per year
Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.
Careers this course leads to
- Sport and exercise psychologist (with further training)
- Performance analyst
- Exercise and physical activity officer
- Mental health support worker
- Research assistant
- Teacher (with further training)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,200 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 Coventry University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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