Single Honours Psychology (Sport and Exercise)
The Single Honours Psychology (Sport and Exercise) Degree is accredited with the British Psychological Society (BPS)*.
*Note: accreditation of all Psychology undergraduate degrees is time-limited and subject to regular review by the BPS. Prospective applicants should check the BPS website| for confirmation of current course status.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
MPSMD1PSY Introduction to Psychology
In this module you will be introduced to the core areas of Psychology. You will also be given an overview of the historical development of psychology as a discipline, and learn about the nature of psychological explanation and the diversity of practical applications of psychology.
MPSMD1RMP Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
In this module you will be introduced to some of the basic concepts and techniques used in psychological research, this will let you gain some familiarity with the most common research methods in psychology and provide a grounding in basic statistical analysis. You will have opportunities to analyse data manually and via computer packages (e.g. SPSS). This will help you not only in conducting your own research, but also to understand psychological literature.
Key Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
Optional modules
Students also choose one of the following modules:
MPSMD1PCB Perspectives on Cognition and Behaviour
In this module you will be introduced to a range of psychological perspectives on cognition and behaviour that have played a key role in the development of Psychology as a discipline. You will learn how these perspectives have shaped, and continue to influence, contemporary psychological theory and research, and be able to consider the nature of psychological explanation and to begin to develop your critical thinking in this area.
MPSMD1EVP Evolutionary Psychology
In this module you will be introduced to the principles of evolution and their wide-spread application to the scientific study of human and non-human behaviour. You will explore, using evidence from empirical field and laboratory studies, the effects of natural selection on a wide range of human behaviour, like mate choice, cooperation, family interactions and altruism. You will also learn subject specific skills, which are of wide applicability across the whole range of psychology, especially social and cognitive psychology.
Contemporary Themes in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Year 2
Compulsory modules
MPSMD2CPY Cognitive Psychology
MPSMD2QRM Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology
MPSMD2QMP Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
MPSMD2DSP Developmental and Social Psychology
MSPMD2PSP Psychology of Sport
Optional modules
As well as one of the following options:
MSPMD2PEX Psychology of Exercise and Health
MSPMD2PMS Perceptual and Motor Skills in Sport
Year 3
Compulsory modules
MPSMD3DGP Individual Differences and Group Processes
MPSMD3PRP Psychology Research Project (Individual Study)
MPSMD3PBY Psychobiology
MSPMD3SEP Sport and Exercise Psychology in Critical Perspective
Optional modules
As well as two of the following options:
MSPMD3PSC The Psychology of Sport Coaching
MSPMD3ASP Applied Sports Psychology
MSPMD3AEP Applied Exercise & Health Psychology