27Sep
UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Develop the knowledge and tools to understand and apply psychological strategies that improve athletic performance, promote well-being and enhance exercise behaviours. Please note that the foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus. Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course. Foundation year The foundation year course offers an introduction to your chosen subject and helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. In addition, you will also explore key skills such as research methods, scientific fundamentals and promotion techniques. Degree 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 independent, ethical research practice, applying them to design, collect and analyse data in projects aligned with your interests. Employability: prepare for the world of work in a variety of multi-disciplinary settings including sport, physical activity, fitness and leisure, mental health, business, education, research, human resources, marketing, healthcare, criminal justice system and social services. Why you should study this course Foundation year
- Gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.
- Develop a grounding in key areas of health, education, psychology and wellbeing.
- British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course: BPS accreditation makes you eligible for graduate membership – the first step to becoming a chartered psychologist, and necessary for further postgraduate study in psychology (including professional doctorates). See accreditation section for more information.
- Broad career options: this course is ideal for applicants interested in a career in sport and exercise psychology. Whether you aim to work with athletes across all levels—from youth and amateur to semi-professional and elite—or want to support individuals in improving their physical activity and exercise habits, this course provides the foundation for a rewarding professional path in the field.
- Career-focused assessment: this course provides a range of assessment methods. These include case studies and real-world applications.
- Psychology in action: through problem-based learning, engage in real-world, meaningful projects. Work on complex problems, create tangible solutions and develop essential skills like critical thinking, collaboration and communication. This should showcase your expertise and readiness to make an impact in the real world.
- Dedicated technicians: our skilled psychology technicians are available to assist with experiment design, data analysis and the use of lab equipment to support your studies. They can also help you with accessing and using psychology-specific programs, including statistical and research methods software.
Modules
Foundation Year: The foundation year offers an introduction to your chosen subject and supports you to develop the skills required for degree-level study. Modules: Skills for Professional Development Psychology of Learning and Development Health and Disease Promoting Health and Wellbeing Year One: This course has a common first year. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first year courses: Forensic and Criminal Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sports and Exercise BSc (Hons) In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related psychology courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding of psychological perspectives and research methods in the discipline before going on, in the second and final years, to specialist modules in sport and exercise psychology. Year Two: Modules Developing Self and Identity in the Social World Science of the Mind Applied Sports and Exercise Psychology Psychology in Motion: Tracing the Path of Sport and Exercise Sandwich Year: There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final years of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year: Modules Project Planning and Ethics in Psychology Independent Research Project Multi-disciplinary Sport and Exercise Psychology Optional Modules: Change in Sport and Exercise Psychology Neuropsychology in Sport and Exercise We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Assessment method
The foundation year will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module and may include: Practical class and project performance Written practical reports Project thesis Oral presentations Tutorial tasks and assessments which generally take place at the end of each six-week block. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Additional costs/fee information
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU