BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology

The BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology course at the University of Essex offers a detailed overview of the psychological aspects related to sports and exercise. By applying psychological theories to sports, students learn to understand how the mind impacts performance, participation, and well-being in exercise and sports context.Course Content: The course blends key topics in sports science with the benefits of psychology. You'll study the psychology of elite performance, exercise psychology, mental health and well-being, enhancing performance through psychological interventions, and more. The course also encourages independent learning through a final year dissertation project where you consult real-world clients, create your own interventions, and evaluate their success.Key Modules: Some of the important modules covered in the course include Psychology of Elite Performance, Research Techniques in Physical Activity, Health and Exercise, Exercise Psychology, Cultural Issues, Competition and Spectating, and Mental Health Research.Accreditations: On successful completion, this degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, which is the first step to becoming a chartered psychologist.Future Careers: The course opens up a wealth of career opportunities. Graduates may go on to work in professional sports clubs, national sports organizations, gyms and health centres, or choose further study to become a chartered sport and exercise psychologist, health psychologist or clinical psychologist.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/UG01533/1/BSc-Sport-and-Exercise-Psychology).