MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Loughborough University

Understand the psychology behind performance, wellbeing and behaviour. Our MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology degree is designed and delivered to prepare you for career pathways in sport and exercise psychology. The programme moves beyond the fundamentals of psychological science by focusing on significant areas in the applied contexts of sport and exercise while providing a critical understanding of sport and exercise psychology research and practice.

Faculty: School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences  |  Department: Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; Typically 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The modules on our Sport and Exercise Psychology programme are designed to advance your knowledge and understanding of human psychology and their relationship with sport performance and exercise participation. Compulsory modules: Quantitative Research, Self-Regulation in Sport and Exercise, Performance Psychology and Management, Psychology of Exercise for Clinical Populations, Project (MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology), Qualitative Research, Mental Health in Sport and Exercise, Professional Practice in Sport Psychology, Social Processes in Sport.

Career pathways

Becoming a sport and exercise psychologist: You should contact the BPS about registering for the Stage 2 Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (QSEP), which typically involves two years full-time (up to four years part-time) training as a 'Trainee Sport and Exercise Psychologist'. Please be aware that the BPS requires trainees intending to register on the Stage 2 QSEP to have Graduate Status for Chartership (GBC).

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