A Sport Psychology degree provides you with the understanding to optimise athletic performance and well-being by studying the psychology behind sport. You will explore key factors affecting sports performance, such as anxiety, self-confidence, motivation, stress, coping, concentration and sport injury.
- This degree programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (subject to approval).
- Students have access to excellent sports facilities and laboratories.
Why study Sport Psychology (with a Foundation Year)?
We will teach you the key concepts and theories of Sport Psychology, as well as giving you a comprehensive grounding in all core areas of psychology.
This course will provide you with a strong scientific understanding of the mind, brain, behaviour and experience and the complex interactions between these elements.
Why St Mary's?
Our BSc Sport Psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (subject to approval). Graduation through the accredited route means that you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society.
Our programme contains research informed teaching delivered by lecturers who are able to draw on their own research and expertise. You will also learn key transferable skills, enabling you to apply knowledge and undertake your own supervised research, exploring the impact of Sport Psychology across different contexts.
With a smaller size year group than other universities, we are able to create a community environment where students are provided with support by staff and fellow students.
You will also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement during your degree in the local or wider London area. Previous students have been placed with mental health charities, in schools and within sport coaching.
About the Foundation Year
Our four-year degree programmes (including a foundation year) provide an alternative route to undergraduate study at university if you do not have the grades to access higher education in the traditional way.
On successful completion of the Psychology Foundation Year pathway you will progress on to the three-year undergraduate degree in Sport Psychology.
Please note: Sport Psychology (with a Foundation Year) is subject to validation.
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