The modules on our Sport and Exercise Psychology programme are designed to advance your knowledge and understanding of human psychology and their relationship with sport performance and exercise participation. For more information about part-time study patterns, please contact the School/Department.
Compulsory modules
Quantitative Research (15 credits)
The aim of this module is for the student to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, interpret, and conduct quantitative research appropriate for their field and level of study.
Self-Regulation in Sport and Exercise (15 credits)
The aim of this module is for the student to critically examine theory, research and practice in understanding self-regulation and associated developmental and interpersonal processes in sport and physical activity.
Performance Psychology and Management (15 credits)
The aim of this module is to provide a world-leading learning experience of humans' mental and social processes and their relationship with fulfilling a specific task or function.
Psychology of Exercise for Clinical Populations (15 credits)
The aim of this module is to provide students with a critical understanding of the psychological and cultural principles that inform effective exercise promotion in clinical populations within community and healthcare settings.
Project (MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology) (60 credits)
The aim of this module is for students to design, conduct and report on an original research study of an aspect of sport and exercise psychology.
Compulsory modules
Qualitative Research (15 credits)
The aims of this module are for the student to:
- to gain a comprehensive and critical understanding of qualitative research design principles as applied to sport and exercise research;
- to gain a critical understanding and appreciation of the philosophical, ethical and stakeholder issues which underpin qualitative research, and how this affects qualitative research design;
- to critically review and communicate how different qualitative research designs inform understanding in sport and exercise research generally and in their particular field of study;
- to gain a critical understanding of how to apply rigor checks in qualitative research;
- to examine and analyse phenomena appropriately in accordance with research design.
Mental Health in Sport and Exercise (15 credits)
The aims of this module are to examine and translate evidence relating to mental health and exercise in athlete and other populations.
Professional Practice in Sport Psychology (15 credits)
The aims of this module are to:
- to prepare students who are intending to pursue a professional qualification in sport psychology
- to provide students with practical knowledge and skill development opportunities related to the practice of applied sport psychology
Social Processes in Sport (15 credits)
The aims of this module are:
- to provide students with theoretical underpinnings of social processes in sport
- to provide students with practical knowledge and skills in relation to evaluation of social processes in sport, including coach-athlete relationships, group dynamics, team cohesion, leadership, organisational culture, and safeguarding.
Project (MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology) (60 credits)
The aim of this module is for students to design, conduct and report on an original research study of an aspect of sport and exercise psychology.
Compulsory modules
Project (MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology) (60 credits)
The aim of this module is for students to design, conduct and report on an original research study of an aspect of sport and exercise psychology.