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
Modules
Core Modules:
- The Research Process
- Contemporary Issues in Sport Psychology
- Professional Practice
- Practicum
- Major Independent Study
- Psychology of Exercise and Health
Entry requirements
Applicants should either have a 2nd Class Honours degree in the cognate subjects of sport and exercise science, physical sciences, physical activity, health sciences, psychology, physiotherapy, sports therapy, sports coaching, physical education or medicine, a 2nd Class Honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE
Clearing contact details
Admissions Enquiries
0113 812 3113
Additional information
0900 hrs - 1700 hrs Monday to Friday