Program Overview

Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology

The Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) degree at Bangor University is a broad-based program that provides students with a solid foundation in sport and exercise psychology. The program is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and provides Graduate Basis for Chartered membership, the first step to becoming a psychologist in the UK.

Course Overview

The program covers a range of topics, including the effect of stress and anxiety on performance, the influence of personality and individual differences on health and performance, and how to design and evaluate interventions. Students will explore different specialisms, including more unusual aspects like the psychology of addictive behaviors, neuroscience, and counseling approaches.

Course Structure

The program is structured over three years, with a range of compulsory and optional modules. In the first year, students will study modules such as Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Stress and Distress in Health and Mental Health, and Brain and Mind. In the second year, students will study modules such as Skill Acquisition, Sports Psychology: Theory to Application, and Developmental Psychology. In the third year, students will study modules such as Personality and Individual Differences, Research Project, and a range of optional modules.

Optional Modules

The program offers a range of optional modules, including Environmental Physiology, Stress and Performance, Exercise for Health, Applied Psychological Interventions, Talent Identification and Development, Physical Literacy and Behaviour Change, Psychophysiology of Sport and Exercise, and Applied Sport Science of Elite Performance.

Careers

The program provides students with a range of skills and experiences that are transferable to almost any role involving physical activity, performance, or performing under pressure. Graduates may pursue careers as sports psychologists, sports coaches, clinical scientists, dietitians, exercise physiologists, fitness managers, health coaches, nutritionists, performance analysts, personal trainers, physical education teachers, physical therapy aides, physiotherapists, recreation therapists, or sports coaches.

Entry Requirements

The program has a range of entry requirements, including:

• Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification
• A Levels (General Studies and Key Skills not accepted)
• BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM
• Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM
• Sports Leaders UK: Higher Sports Leadership qualifications
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted
• Access to HE: pass required
• Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications
• T-Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis
• Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent

Fees and Costs

The program has a range of fees and costs, including:

• UK and Ireland: ｣9,790 (full-time), ｣1,958 (placement year), ｣1,468 (international experience year)
• International: ｣19,000 (full-time)

Welsh Provision

The program offers a range of opportunities for students to use and develop their Welsh-language skills, including:

• Welsh Language Support
• Study Skills Support
• Student Support
• A Welsh-speaking Personal Tutor
• Bilingual Community

Scholarships and Bursaries

The program offers a range of scholarships and bursaries, including:

• The Main Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Scholarship
• Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Incentive Scholarships
• Welsh Bursary

Conclusion

The Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) degree at Bangor University is a broad-based program that provides students with a solid foundation in sport and exercise psychology. The program is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and provides Graduate Basis for Chartered membership, the first step to becoming a psychologist in the UK. With a range of optional modules and career opportunities, this program is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in sport and exercise psychology or related fields.