Sport Psychology (with a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Basic Biomechanics

This module aims to introduce students to the fundamental aspects of biomechanics and anatomy that they will require throughout their degree. It will involve a series of lectures to identify and explain the key principles, and associated smaller group laboratory or seminar classes to allow the students to further explore and understand these topics. Laboratory classes will provide students with hands-on experience of biomechanical data collection.

Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology

This module aims to introduce students to the foundations of cognitive and biological psychology. The module also aims to discuss the links between these two areas of psychology, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of areas of psychology and helping to strengthen student understanding of the field of psychology.

Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology

This module will introduce students to the foundations of social and developmental psychology. The module also aims to discuss the links between these two areas of psychology, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of areas of psychology and helping to strengthen student understanding of the field of psychology.

Introduction to Sport Psychology and Skill Acquisition

The module aims to introduce key theoretical and applied concepts in sport psychology and skill acquisition.

Physiology of Exercise

This module introduces students to fundamental principles underlying exercise physiology, focusing on the structure and function of physiological systems. Students should be able to identify key physiological responses to exercise within theoretical frameworks and concepts. 

Students should also be able to assess and record physiological responses to exercise using newly learnt laboratory techniques to further their understanding and present their findings within pre-defined criteria associated with the study of exercise physiology.

Research Methods and Statistics 1

The aim of this module is to introduce students to basic issues in psychological research. The nature of psychology as a science will be made clear through students beginning to practice as scientists themselves, gathering and evaluating evidence to test hypotheses.

Research Methods and Statistics 2

This module builds on the foundation of research methods introduced in 'Research Methods and Statistics 1'. The aim of this module is to expand students' familiarity with basic research methods techniques. The nature of psychology as a science will be reinforced and explored as qualitative methods are introduced.

Biomechanics of Sport

Module description coming soon.

Physiology of Training

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Qualitative Research Methods

This module aims to provide you with hands-on experience collecting and analysing qualitative data, develop your skills in writing qualitative research reports, and develop your understanding of the philosophical assumptions that underpin qualitative research.

Quantitative Research Methods

The aim of this module is to build on the foundation in research methods and statistics gained from level 4. You will be introduced to more complex experimental design and the appropriate statistical techniques.

Skill Acquisition One

This module aims to develop student understanding of how skills are acquired in sport and the methods through which coaches can influence learning.

Social Psychology of Sport

The module aims to build on and further develop key theoretical concepts in sport psychology that were introduced at Level 4.

The Developing Mind

The module is designed to develop students' understanding of traditional cognitive psychology topics within a developmental perspective, from childhood to adulthood. The module addresses theories of development and learning, language development, reasoning and individual differences, in particular intelligence.  It aims to expand on developmental and cognitive material introduced at level 4, while also showing the interdisciplinary nature of the areas. The provisional nature of knowledge will be examined in terms of an approach which emphasises the progression of the field historically.

The Social Brain

This module introduces the theoretical approach in psychology known as social neuroscience. The aim of this course is to understand the social brain and, in particular, how social processes constrain individual minds. The course will address the notion of the self by studying our social interactions, in particular how we understand the intentions, emotions, and goals of others in order to survive in the modern world, rounded in neuropsychological literature and with an appreciation for the development of the field over the history of psychology. The course will necessarily have a focus on individual differences particularly focussing on personality theories.

Applied Child Psychology

To develop the students understanding of applied child development studies. To present a critical examination of theoretical and empirical basis of child development specifically in applied settings and to examine the implications of theoretical approaches and models for future development.

Applied Sport Psychology

Module description coming soon.

Environmental Physiology

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Experimental Biomechanics

The module aims to develop knowledge, understanding and experience of kinetic and kinematic measurement techniques involved in biomechanical analysis of sport performance. 

Please note: you will need to have attended 'Experimental Biomechanics' in order to study this module.

Independent Research Project

To give you the opportunity to undertake independent research on a topic of their own choice within the field of sport psychology, under the individual guidance of a supervisor. Training on appropriate data collection, data analysis and presentation techniques is given as necessary.

Psychology of Attention

This module aims to introduce you to concepts within cognitive psychology of attention, and its everyday applications and research methodologies employed within this field of research and industry.

Skill Acquisition Two

This module provides students with an in-depth and critical understanding of contemporary theory, research, and practice in the field of skill acquisition and motor behaviour. This module also aims to enhance applied practice by allowing students to plan, develop, and implement sessions that are evidence based and grounded in theory.

The Enterprising Workplace

The module aims to develop an understanding of the challenges of group working, create scenarios that require independent investigation and problem solving, enable you to think creatively and engage with others in developing ideas, recreate a professional workplace challenge in real time, and introduce the basic considerations in relation to marketing, PR and finance which all businesses face.