Sport and Exercise Psychology (Hons) University of Chichester

Overview

You will learn how to work with a range of people in sport and exercise settings to enhance confidence, maintain motivation, achieve their goals and improve their psychological wellbeing.

You will learn from our team of experienced and active applied practitioners who have excellent international research and consultancy profiles, meaning they bring their breadth of knowledge from the wider industry into the classroom.

On this Sport and Exercise Psychology (Hons) programme at University of Chichester you will:

• Understand the psychological effects of physical activity.

• Learn both quantitative and qualitative research methods to guide scientific inquiry.

• Study the complexities of the human brain and how we interact with others.

• Learn to apply psychological strategies to real-life sport and exercise examples.

• Examine the psychological factors that impact learning, performance and control of movement.

• Learn from experienced and industry-active sport and exercise psychology practitioners.

• Feel more support from our teaching staff as they get to know you and your needs.

• Gain vital professional experience with work placement opportunities.

Careers

The work of sport and exercise psychologists can be wide ranging. From working with high-level athletes to help them reach their potential, to supporting the general population to optimise their exercise participation.

This programme is one of the only places in the country to offer training through undergraduate, postgraduate and supervised work, meaning you can study here all the way through to a qualification as a BPS fully-accredited sport and exercise psychologist.

Typical careers include:

• Sports and exercise psychologist

• Assistant psychologist

• Sports performance consultant

• Mental health and wellbeing practitioner

• Teacher

• Researcher/scientist

• Public health project manager

• Health promotion practitioner.