Course summary
This degree course is designed for those with a particular interest in the psychology of what impacts performance in sports, exercise and beyond. The discipline examines how psychologists can help athletes optimise performance, improve motivation, and promote exercise. This course covers all core areas of psychology to give you a breadth of career options whilst specialist modules provide a deeper dive into the sports and exercise specialism. The course includes theory, research, and applications of psychological perspectives, methods, and interventions in global contexts of sport and exercise. This is supplemented by the development of professional levels of transferable, practical and cognitive skills. The aim is to enable graduates to attain the skills and knowledge to confidently progress to their chosen career path in an international arena. The course provides a broad and varied educational experience to optimise learning and engage you in experiential learning across a range of international contexts. The course also includes methodological and analytical research skills to conduct ethical scientific investigations in psychology. This course is accredited and recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Accreditation by the British Psychological Society means that as a graduate, provided you achieve at least a 2:2, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Additional costs may apply. Please check with the BPS for full details. Key course benefits
- In addition to a range of careers as a sport psychologist, psychologist, or coach, this course provides a strong foundation for working in sports or health and fitness industries. Explore the science behind peak performance for ultimate academic and sporting success.
- Give yourself a competitive edge: Specialising in your chosen area will set you apart from other psychology graduates.
- Develop valuable skills like critical thinking, research methods, communication, and leadership.
- Gain real-world experience with an optional UK or international placement year and our Phoenix+ scheme.
Modules
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 Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) Year One 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 third years, to specialist modules in sport and exercise psychology. Modules Professional Practice in Psychology - 20 credits Fundamental concepts in Psychology - 20 credits Introducing Quantitative Research Methods - 20 credits Psychology and Popular Culture - 20 credits Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing - 20 credits Introducing Qualitative Research Methods - 20 credits Year Two In year two you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with culture, gender and sexuality, cyber psychology, the darker side of psychology, and research, among others. Modules Core Psychological Perspectives in Sport and Exercise - 20 credits Psychology of Culture, Gender and Sexuality in Sport and Exercise Psychology - 20 credits Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology - 20 credits Multiagency Sport and Exercise Psychology - 20 credits The Origins and Future of Sport and Exercise Psychology - 20 credits Research Methods and Project Planning - 20 credits Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year 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. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Final Year Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from year one and two. In your final year you will complete an empirical research project, focused on a topic of your choosing, under the supervision of a research-active member of staff. Optional modules* in the final year allow you to tailor your own learning experience to the knowledge and interests you have developed so far. Modules Project Design and Ethics - 20 credits Independent Research Project - 20 credits Becoming a Sport and Exercise Psychologist - 20 credits Optional Modules - choose 3 (two in semester 1, one in semester 2) from: Addictive Behaviours - 20 credits Child and Educational Psychology - 20 credits Advanced Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology - 20 credits Aggression and Violent Behaviour - 20 credits Counselling Psychology - 20 credits Neuropsychology in Sport and Exercise - 20 credits Optional module choices are subject to change in any given year. 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. For full details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include coursework and phase tests that are delivered though reports, literature reviews, presentations (e.g., oral, poster, video), reflection, portfolios, short answer and multiple-choice tests. 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
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:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits
Scottish Higher - BCCCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applications are considered on an individual basis and the whole application is reviewed which includes previous and predicted qualifications, experience, reference and your motivation to study the course. The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate / BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma / BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that total the equivalent of three A2 Levels. This may include subject specific requirements where necessary. If you are successful in receiving an offer, you will be invited to attend an Applicant Visit Day to discover more about the course and studying at Coventry University.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | 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
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB
Clearing contact details
Recruitment and Admissions Office
02476 888888
Additional information
Thursday 17 August 08:00-21:00, Friday 18 August 08:00-18:00, Saturday 19 August 10:00-16:00, Sunday 20 August 10:00-16:00, Monday 21 August onwards (weekdays only) 08:00-19:00