Course summary
Develop intervention strategies by analysing how psychological theories contribute to sports studies and how they apply to health education. Taught at the Carnegie School of Sport – this course will help you develop professional and ethical competencies in the research and application of psychology within sport and exercise settings. As part of your course, you’ll:
- Evaluate psychological theories
- Examine issues such as self-determination, psychological resilience and the effects of exercise on mood
- Analyse biological, cultural and environmental factors that can influence sport performance and physical activity
- Develop professional competencies linked to the pursuit of a career as a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist
- During the course, you'll benefit from the expertise and knowledge of our staff, studying at a university that is passionate about sport
- Work alongside academics who help to nurture the next generation of athletes at the university's groundbreaking sports psychology centre
- Global reputation - we're recognised as one of the top 100 institutions in the world for Sports-Related Subjects*
- Develop an in-depth understanding of psychology, adopting a critical approach to its application within sport and exercise settings
- You'll be among the first students to take advantage of our state-of-the-art Carnegie School of Sport building
- Take advantage of our 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
- Psychology of Exercise & Health
- Contemporary Issues in Sport Psychology
- Psychosocial Development in Sport & Exercise
- Professional Practice
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
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
Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE