MSc Applied Sport Psychology at Plymouth Marjon University

Our Applied Sport Psychology degree develops and utilises the applied skills and techniques required to be a practitioner in sport and/or exercise psychology. The programme provides opportunities to experience the practical nature of what a sport and exercise psychologist does as well as enhance knowledge and understanding of contemporary research in the field of sport and exercise psychology. One of the standout features is the applied professional practice module.

Faculty: Sport, PE & Coaching  |  Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time only  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Applied professional practice, Development of the sport psychology practitioner, Research methods for postgraduate study, Contemporary interests in sport psychology, Psychological and therapeutic skills in sport psychology, Master's thesis.

Career pathways

MSc Applied Sport Psychology degree prepares students to: Become a BPS chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist - graduates of the programme who also have a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited route or BASES Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SPEAR) undergraduate degree can register for stage 2 of the BPS’s qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology on completion of this MSc. Become a BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist (Psychology) - graduates of the programme who have a sport and exercise science background can apply for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) Supervised Experience.

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