Psychology in sport, health and exercise is an area of growing interest, particularly in the world of professional sport. Through studying the link between the mind and the body, we can understand things like motivation and determination, and the effect that physical activity has on the brain.
This course is jointly delivered by the Divisions of Psychology and Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences. It is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
The Division of Psychology offers a firm foundation of learning including cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and biological psychology. Quantitive and qualitative research methods are taught to support experiments you may carry out as research for your dissertation.
The Division of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences will cover the fundamentals of sports psychology, and how to apply research knowledge to real-world situations. You will learn about experiences you may encounter as an applied psychology practitioner in both sport and exercise contexts.
As an accredited course, should you graduate with a 2:2 grade or higher, you will be eligible to apply for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Membership will be key if you choose to pursue postgraduate training. It’s also a pre-requisite of entry to all accredited Stage 2 and Doctoral programmes needed to become a chartered psychologist – be it in sport and exercise or otherwise.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Compulsory Modules
- Foundations of Psychology I: Learning and Social Psychology
- Foundations of Psychology II: Brain and Cognition
- Introduction to the Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing
- Research Methods
- Seminars in Psychology
- Statistics
Year 2
Compulsory Modules
- Advanced Data Analysis
- Biological Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developing Research Methods and Data Analysis Skills
- Developmental Psychology
- Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing in the Life Course
- The Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity: Theory and Application
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
Year 3
Compulsory Modules
- Advanced Issues in Individual Differences
- Advanced Issues in Social Psychology
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Issues in Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing in the Life Course
- Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis: Final Year Project
Optional modules
- Animal Behaviour
- The Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Disorders of Perception and Movement Control
- Drugs, Hormones and the Brain
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Human Sexual Diversity
- Personality and Close Relationships
- Practical Investigations of Mind and Brain
- Psychoanalytic Psychology
- Psychology of Reading and its Impairments
- Psychology of Religion
Course Details – Assessment Method
Your progress will be assessed via coursework such as presentations, lab reports, case studies and essays, exams, and the final year dissertation.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
British Psychological Society
How to Apply
26 January 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
Course code:
C802
Institution code:
B84
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
in any subject and an A-level at grade B
Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
in any subject
in any subject and A levels grade BB
in any subject and an A level at grade B
in any subject and an A level at grade B
in any subject
in any subject
in any subject and A levels grade BB
in any subject and A levels grade BB
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
with no less than 5.5 in each subsection
Institution's Own Test
with no less than 55% in each subsection
TOEFL (iBT)
92.0
with a minimum of:
Reading - 18
Listening - 17
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
PTE Academic
58.0
with a minimum of 51 in all subscores
Brunel University London - English Language Requirements
