MSc Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health

The Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health course offered by Edge Hill University is an interdisciplinary programme designed to enhance students' knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and their prevention via sport and physical activity. The course focuses on concepts and issues related to mental health and well-being, the impact of sport and physical activity on mental health, and contemporary research in the field. Course Content: The course covers topics such as mental health promotion, mental health across the lifespan, engaging hard-to-reach populations, behavioural change, psychological factors in performance sports, and programme evaluation. Key Modules: Key modules of the course include Mental Health and Wellbeing, Impact of Physical Activity and Sport on Mental Health, Contemporary Aspects in Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health, Advanced Research Practice, as well as a Dissertation.Accreditations: The course is endorsed by Edge Hill University, a renowned institution delivering high-quality education and research.Future Careers: This course prepares students for careers in areas such as mental health and well-being officers in sport and non-sport settings, exercise referral scheme coordinators, sport development officers, health promotion, management roles within sport, leisure and mental health sectors, or further study and research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.