Course summary

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this course focuses on the study of psychology within a range of sport and exercise settings, providing an essential stepping-stone to becoming a Chartered Sport & Exercise Psychologist. As part of your course you’ll:

• Learn how to conduct initial assessments of clients

• Look at how to maintain professional boundaries

• Analyse data sets

• Develop a systematic, evidence-informed and ethical approach to your work

• To support your career goals, you’ll have the opportunity to gain practical experience working with a range of clients, from recreational to elite performers, across a variety of sporting pursuits. This hands-on approach will aid your professional development, enhancing your understanding of ethical and evidence-informed practice.

• Accredited by the British Psychological Society

• Gain practical experience working with recreational to elite performers, across a variety of sporting pursuits

• Develop an in-depth understanding of psychology, adopting a critical approach to its application within sport and exercise settings

• Take advantage of the university’s new state-of-the-art Carnegie School of Sport building

• Sport volunteering opportunities, which have previously included global events such as the Olympics, World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games