Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Psychology (Including Placement Year) (C682)

BSc Sports and Exercise Psychology course is dedicated to one of the fastest developing areas of psychology. The course will provide students with an immersive and exciting experience of studying the human mind and the application to sport and exercise science. Students will study a variety of topics including:

• Social psychology and individual differences • Experiencing emotion • Promoting health, exercise, and active lifestyles • Psychological skills and strategies for improving sports performance

This course sits within the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (SRES), with studies split equally between SRES and the Department of Psychology. This provides a unique opportunity to join communities focused on both psychology and sport and exercise science, allowing students to bring together the research, share knowledge and enhance opportunities for students. Students will be based in university's state-of-the-art Sport Arena, benefiting from a range of facilities and dedicated laboratories for research.

Students can spend their third year on a placement year with an external organisation. This is usually focussed around students' course, and enables them to learn about a particular sector, company or job role, apply their academic knowledge in a practical working environment, and receive inspiration for future career pathways.