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Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons)

Coventry University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


This distinctive course demonstrates applications of psychology to sport, exercise and broader global contexts.

The aim is to provide a holistic understanding of psychological perspectives and their real-life application to sport and exercise environments (e.g. physical activity to promote mental health).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.   You will develop critical awareness and understanding of the core BPS (British Psychological Society) curriculum. A thematic approach includes specialised and contemporary content across a range of sport and exercise settings e.g., perspectives in sport and exercise, from the origins to future sport and exercise psychology, multiagency sport and exercise psychology, applied sport and exercise psychology, neuropsychology in sport and exercise. mental health and wellbeing, psychology of popular culture, professional practice. 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.


Key Course Benefits

- You will have the opportunity to gain a critical appreciation of how forensic psychology can be applied to real world questions, cross-cultural and diverse situations across global contexts- Focus on employability: developing transferable, practical and cognitive skills (e.g., critical analysis, problem solving, and leadership) with the aim of putting you in an excellent position to secure postgraduate education or employment in an increasingly competitive graduate education and job market.- Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects enhances international awareness through multi-cultural communication and peer interaction at participating institutions (subject to availability)- Opportunities to participate in exciting field trips to a range of overseas destinations, which have previously included the United States.The British Psychological SocietyThis course is accredited and recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the 2024/2025 intake. If the accreditation of this course changes, we would seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible. Current 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 membership body for details.For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

16,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Coventry University

Coventry University

  • University League Table

    69th

  • Campus address

    Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV1 5FB, England

Coventry University Group has more than 16,000 international students from 162 countries studying in the UK.
You can get peer mentoring support from day one of your studies through mentoring programme Vygo.
You can access one-to-one support from enrolment to graduation and beyond. Success Coaches can connect you with a range of helpful services and opportunities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    93rd out of 118 31

    48th out of 85 18

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    128 60%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    44.0 44%

    103rd

    57
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.84 77%

    66th

    28
  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    142 67%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    41st

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.19 84%

    14th

    24

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