BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology at Keele University

From helping professional athletes prepare for the demands of competition to motivating everyday exercisers to increase their physical activity, our Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc examines the fascinating role of psychology in its application to sport coaching and performance, as well as exercise, health and wellbeing. Advance your psychological research skills, applicable to a range of careers in sports coaching, science and related industries.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: First Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher, Understanding People, Exploring and Applying Psychological Topics, Distress and Mental Health. Year 2 compulsory modules: Next Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher, Understanding People in Depth, Current Themes in Sports and Exercise Psychology, Evidence-based Sport and Exercise Psychology. Year 3 compulsory modules: Being a Psychology Researcher, Grand Challenges in Psychology, Professional Skills for Researchers, Applied Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology.

Career pathways

A degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology will equip you with a wide range of personal and professional skills that will be valuable to a variety of roles across industries. Whether you wish to pursue a career in psychology, sports or science, you will attain core graduate attributes that will enable you to communicate effectively with others, project manage efficiently and resolve challenges in the workplace environment.

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