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Masters

University of Greater Manchester

MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology

Name: MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
Price: £5664 GBP

UNIVERSITY OF GREATER MANCHESTER

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

18 months

Start date

SEP-25

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Sports Psychology Personal Fitness Sports Studies

Course Summary

The BASES-endorsed and BPS-accredited MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Bolton offers you the opportunity to develop a comprehensive theoretical understanding of the sport and exercise psychology literature, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge in professional sport and exercise environments. This focused postgraduate qualification forms an ideal springboard for those wishing to pursue further professional training towards chartered status as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist.Our expert team will work with you to develop your theoretical and applied knowledge. To facilitate and deepen your learning, youll undertake two professional practice placements in relevant sport and exercise environments. Youll work alongside seasoned practitioners who will challenge you to apply your knowledge to a variety of key stakeholders. Alongside the professional practice placements, youll learn a range of practical skills relating to performance enhancement and the development of psychological wellbeing. Your studies will also focus on assessing the needs of an organisation and developing and delivering culturally sensitive interventions within a professional environment.Youll be encouraged to critically reflect on your applied experiences to help you learn from your mentors and integrate theory with practice. This will begin to develop and shape your philosophy of practice and practitioner identity in preparation for supervised training towards chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist status, should this be your goal after graduating from this course.

Modules

Individual Support: Person and Performer (20 Credits) - Core

This module has been designed to provide students with an insight into the broader challenges experienced by sport and exercise clients within professional environments. The module will allow students to explore the importance of the person behind the athlete. There will be a strong emphasis on athletic identity, transitions, critical moments, and the psychology of injury. Students will also be provided with a critical insight into their scope of practice (and decisions/challenges related to referral of clients to more specialist support services) as a sport and exercise psychologist in relation to clinical mental health disorders.

Organisational Psychology: Context and Culture (20 Credits) - Core

Psychological Strategies: Exercise and Behaviour Change (20 Credits) - Core

Research Methods (20 Credits) - Core

Research Project (40 Credits) - Core

Sport and Exercise Psychology in Professional Practice (60 Credits) - Core

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£5,664

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Course fees for EU and international students

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£15,950

Entry requirements

Normally, you should have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours degree in a relevant subject. Relevant subjects include psychology, sport and exercise psychology, sport and exercise science, and sport rehabilitation. Well also consider other psychology, sport or exercise-related undergraduate programmes.

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