BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology at University of Chichester

This degree explores how sport performance, physical activity and wellbeing are influenced by psychological factors.

Faculty: Psychology and Counselling  |  Department: Psychology and Counselling  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chichester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You learn the fundamental principles of psychology and apply them in sport and exercise contexts; the second year introduces cognitive, behavioural and developmental psychology alongside research methods and data analysis. Modules (indicative): Year One: Social Minds: Exploring Human Interaction, The Science of Behaviour: Theory to Evidence, Interpersonal Skills, Investigating Sport, Exercise and Coaching, Sport and Exercise Psychology in Action, Professional Skills / Year Two: Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology for Sports Performance, Developmental Psychology, Performance Psychology, Psychology of Physical Activity and Health.

Career pathways

Sport and exercise psychologists work with high-level athletes and with the general population to optimise exercise participation.

Official programme page