BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology

The Sport Psychology BSc (Hons) course offered by St. Mary's University, Twickenham, is an undergraduate degree that provides students with a deep understanding of the psychology of sport, exercise, and physical activity. This course enables students to apply psychological principles to improve sport performance and promote physical activity and exercise. Course Content: The course content includes a robust foundation in psychology along with specialized units related to sports psychology. The curriculum covers major areas such as psychological assessments in sport, learning and skill acquisition, mental health in sport and exercise, and the psychological factors affecting team performance. There is also an emphasis on research methods and dissertation work.Key Modules: Some of the key modules covered in this course include Foundations of Sport Psychology, Research Methods in Sport, Health and Exercise, Psychology of Exercise and Health, and Advanced Research Methods. Future Careers: Upon successful completion of this degree, graduates can pursue a career as a practitioner sport and exercise psychologist, work as part of sport science support teams or continue academic studies in psychology or related subjects. The acquired skills also open opportunities in fields like health promotion, teaching, and post-graduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.