Psychology of Sport
University of Salford
UCAS Code: CC86 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Salford
UCAS Code: CC86 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
112-120 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
112-120 UCAS points Applicants must hold full separate GCSE Maths & English at grade C or 4 (or above), or a suitable equivalent (e.g. Key Skills/ Functional Skills level 2).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Applicants must hold English Language and Mathematics as composite parts of the IBDP, or suitable GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications in Mathematics and English.
112-120 UCAS points required. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system).
112-120 UCAS points required. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112-120 UCAS points
112-120 UCAS points. Scottish Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to Tariff Point requirement.
112-120 UCAS points. Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to Tariff Point requirement.
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About this course
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this degree provides a strong foundation for those aiming to specialise in sport and exercise psychology. Explore the intriguing ways in which athletes and exercisers think, feel, and behave.
You’ll benefit from studying in an excellent department with cutting-edge psychology and sports equipment and facilities. Our research-active staff, who bring extensive academic and practical expertise, ensure a comprehensive and applied learning experience.
Designed to offer in-depth knowledge and practical skills, this course features a hands-on approach to developing research capabilities. It encourages you to apply theoretical concepts to real-world situations. In your final year, you can specialise in areas of psychology and sport that intrigue you and undertake a supervised research project, allowing you to delve deeper into your specific interests.
Modules
• Year one: Core Areas of Psychology, Introduction to Sport Psychology, Introduction to Qualitative Research, Introduction to Quantitative Analysis, Philosophical Roots, Research Approaches and Academic Skills in Psychology, and Psychology of Exercise and Health.
• Year two: Behaviour Change, Biological Psychology, Classic Paradigms in Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology in Childhood and Adolescence, Further Research Methods, Individual Differences, New and Critical Theories in Social Psychology, Psychological Assessment and Strategies for Athletes, Research and Professional Skills, and Animal Therapy (Assisted and Individual)
• Year three: Advanced Sport Psychology Practice, Become Unstoppable: Professional Skills, Critical Issues and Topics in Sport Psychology, Dissertation, and two optional modules from a range that may include: Atypical Child Development, Behaviour Change: Children, Families and Communities, Brain and Behaviour, Educational Psychology, Effective and Affective Thinking and Processing, Forensic Psychology, Media Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Psychology of Health, Psychology of Mental Health, The Psychology of Extreme Violence, and Work Placement.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods will vary depending on the modules you choose to study. You can expect exams, research reports, and essays. The remaining assessments will be split between assignments, practical reports, group work, and presentations.
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Peel Park Campus
School of Health and Society
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