Sport and Exercise Psychology (Hons) The University of Winchester

Overview

The B.Sc. in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Hons) at the University of Winchester is a British Psychological Society (BPS)-accredited programme that lays a robust theoretical and practical foundation for understanding the psychological factors influencing performance, participation, and wellbeing in sports and physical activities. This degree serves as the initial stage in the professional training pathway towards becoming a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist.

Why Sport and Exercise Psychology (Hons) at the University of Winchester?

Students will learn from a distinguished team of BPS Chartered and HCPC Registered psychologists, whose extensive applied experience and ongoing research ensure that the education provided is rooted in current, real-world practices. Throughout the course, learners will cultivate the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and professional values essential for future practitioners, enabling them to make informed, ethical, and evidence-based decisions. The programme is also recognised for its exceptional support, boasting a 95% student satisfaction rate in applied psychology, as indicated by the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.

The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including the Psychology of Team Sports, Applied Sport Psychology, and the Psychology of Injury. In their final year, students will engage in a professional practice placement, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in various settings related to sport, health, or performance. This placement allows students to apply their learning in practical contexts, build professional networks, and enhance their employability prospects.

Notably, 100% of graduates from this programme are either employed or pursuing further studies within 15 months of graduation, according to the Graduate Outcomes report. Alumni have successfully transitioned into diverse careers, including roles in practitioner psychology (following further accredited training), sport and exercise science, teaching, health promotion, research, and positions within various sport, health, and performance organisations.

The tuition fees for the B.Sc. in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Hons) are as follows:

• National students: £9,535 per year
• International students: £16,700 per year

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Syllabus

The programme includes a variety of modules designed to build a comprehensive understanding of sport and exercise psychology:

• Research and Employability Skills
• Sport Psychology, Exercise, and Mental Health
• Sport and Coaching Matters
• Psychology of Team Sports
• Research Methods in Sport Psychology
• Interpersonal and Research Skill Development
• Psychological Skills
• Designing Exercise Interventions
• Dissertation
• Applied Sport Psychology
• Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour
• Developing Graduate Employability Skills

Overall, the B.Sc. in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Hons) at the University of Winchester equips students with vital skills and knowledge, preparing them for a successful career in this exciting field.

Careers with Sport and Exercise Psychology

Graduates from this course go into a range of roles across sport, psychology, health and education. Typical career paths include becoming practitioner psychologists (after further accredited training), sport and exercise scientists, teachers or lecturers, researchers, health promotion workers and professionals in sport, health and performance organisations. Completion also sets you up to pursue professional accreditation such as the British Psychological Society’s Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology and potential registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Accreditation

The programme is currently seeking accreditation from the British Psychology Society (BPS)