Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

Accredited by the British Psychological Society, this course prepares you for a career in sport and exercise psychology. You'll learn how to improve coaching, performance and athlete wellbeing, and how to support enjoyable physical activity for all.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences  |  Department: Sociology, Psychology and Counselling  |  Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

From becoming more active to thriving in the world of elite sport: It’s all in the mind. Understanding factors affecting the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours associated with peak sport performance and optimal functioning in exercise and physical activity has always been important and is becoming increasingly more so in today’s world. Modules include Introduction to Psychology, Becoming a Psychologist, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Doing Sport & Exercise Psychology in the Digital Age, Introduction to Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition, Professional and Academic Skills in Physical Education and Sport, Biological and Cognitive Psychology: Mechanisms of the Mind, Development and Society, Personality & the Fundamentals of Psychology, Sport Research Methods, Mental Health and Wellbeing Through Exercise and Sport, The Developing Athlete.

Career pathways

Graduates in all courses of psychology tend to be viewed in high regard by employers because of the transferable skills and nature of their education to many workplace environments.

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