MSc Applied Sport Psychology at University of Winchester

Applied Sport Psychology enables you to become an evidence-based practitioner who is an active problem-solver, providing the best psychological solutions to the challenges you encounter. The course has been developed for individuals who possess Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). The programme is accredited by the BPS, and therefore provides the first stage in a training process towards becoming a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Philosophy Development & Ethical Practice, Practitioner Competencies and Reflective Practice, Psychological Skills and Intervention, Skill Acquisition and Expertise Development, Leadership and Group Dynamics in Sport, Transitions in Sport, Mental Health and Well Being, Practitioner development and scope of practice, Dissertation

Career pathways

MSc Applied Sport Psychology is the first step (Stage 1) in gaining Chartered Psychologist status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Registered Practitioner status with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). MSc Applied Sport Psychology students can progress to Stage 2 of training in Sport and Exercise Psychology which is also offered by the Department of Sport and Exercise at the University of Winchester.

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