From helping professional athletes prepare for the demands of competition to motivating everyday exercisers to increase their physical activity, our BSc examines the fascinating role of psychology in its application to sport coaching and performance, as well as exercise, health and wellbeing.
Why study this course at Keele?
- This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Learn in a thriving and dynamic environment for both research and teaching excellence
- Our authentic, employability-focused assessments provide opportunities to practice real sport and exercise psychologist skills
- Engage with real-world psychology research projects
- Tailor the programme to reflect your interests by choosing from a variety of optional modules
- Opportunities to do an additional year of study, either abroad or on placement
Based on the foundations of Keele's existing suite of highly successful, accredited Psychology programmes, our BSc provides a systematic and scientific understanding of the core areas of psychology and research, as well as specialised knowledge in sport and exercise psychology.
Taught by chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologists, you will learn about the psychology of sport and exercise from individual and group perspectives, how it can be used to improve performance, team-building and leadership, as well as engagement, participation, motivation and adherence in general physical activity and exercise.
You will gain valuable hands-on experience of research design, critical reviewing, planning, analysis, and interpretation in addition to critical understanding of contemporary issues in sports and exercise. You will also explore the ethical responsibilities of psychologists as well as the extent to which sport and exercise contributes to social, political, and cultural developments.
Please see the course page on the Keele website for full details.
