BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology

The Sport Psychology BSc (Hons) programme at Liverpool John Moores University provides a comprehensive understanding of the mental and emotional needs of athletes and performers and how to apply psychology to enhance their performance and well-being. The course is rooted in the cutting-edge research and real-world experiences of the with strong professional links with major sports bodies.Course Content: Over the three years, this course covers a wide range of topics, including the fundamentals of psychology for sport and exercise, understanding sport, exercise, health behavior, psychology of athletes and performers, contemporary issues in sport psychology, reflections in professional practice and a sports psychology research project. Students also have the opportunity to study a foreign language and improve their employability with work-related learning.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include "Psychology of Athletes and Performers", "Contemporary Issues in Sport Psychology", "Reflections in Professional Practice", and "Sports Psychology Research Project". Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), granting the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), thus providing the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.Future Careers: The Sport Psychology BSc (Hons) graduates can pursue a career as a professional sport psychologist, exercise psychologist, research scientist or a lecturer in higher education. Graduates may also seek employment in sport science support, sports development, the health and fitness industry, or continue onto further study at Master’s or Doctoral level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.