MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University

Develop your understanding of the theory and applied practice of sport and exercise psychology. Prepare for a career in consultancy, education or research. Psychological factors can affect sporting performance and people’s participation in exercise.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Use problem-based learning to explore how psychological factors influence performance and how to identify related issues. As a full-time student, you’ll complete six modules over three trimesters. Year 1: Psychology of Exercise, Physical Activity and Health, Advanced Topics in Motor Skills, Cultural Diversity in Applied Sport Psychology, Professional Practice in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Essential Research Methods, Research Project.

Career pathways

Learn to tackle complex problems through critical evaluation, use your research skills to address real-world questions, and communicate your findings to a variety of audiences. You’ll also build counselling and interpersonal skills to use when working with coaches, athletes, teams or other stakeholders.

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