Psychology of Sport and Exercise MSc

The MSc in the Psychology of Sport & Exercise is a one-year full time (with part time routes available) programme of study designed for graduates seeking to develop specialist knowledge in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) has developed procedures for the accreditation of suitably experienced individuals that stipulate the possession of a relevant form of postgraduate qualification. The MSc in Psychology of Sport and Exercise, therefore, seeks to provide students with an opportunity to study at a postgraduate level to fulfil the initial requirements for professional BASES accreditation.

The field of Sport and Exercise Psychology in the UK has evolved rapidly in the last decade to reflect the increased interest in sporting excellence and physical activity for health and wellbeing. Graduates can be found working in a range of sport and health sectors (e.g., teaching in further and higher education and English Institute of Sport, National Governing Bodies, National Health Service and local government). Within Sport (from amateur to elite), sport and exercise scientists provide support and psychological skills training to athletes to help them meet the demands of training and competition. In addition they can be found working with coaches and officials, advising on leadership, group dynamics and communication skills. In the health sector, physical activity is now recognised as an effective intervention for a range of health and social issues. Opportunities now exist for exercise specialists to work in cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes, cancer and obesity support. Wider employment exists within the business sector and local government in areas of health promotion, employee wellbeing and project evaluation.

Through studying a range of modules students will develop their knowledge and critical appraisal of sport and exercise psychology theory, research and application.

Indicative Course Content

All students are required to complete four modules in their chosen pathway plus the two modules in research methods and statistics and a research dissertation (or supervised experience portfolio).

Modules currently available:

• Sport Psychology
• Psychology of Exercise and Health
• Sport Psychology Interventions
• Practice in Sport & Exercise Psychology
• Research Methods and Statistics I
• Research Methods and Statistics II
• The Research Dissertation
• The Supervised Experience Portfolio
• Independent Study Module

Assessment

To gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology of Sport and Exercise Science, students need to complete three modules. Each module is assessed by the equivalent of a 4,000-word assignment.

To gain a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology of Sport and Exercise Science, students need to complete six modules. Each module is assessed by a 4,000-word assignment.

To gain an MSc in Psychology of Sport and Exercise Science students need to complete six modules, and a dissertation of 12,000 words or a sport science support placement (portfolio).

Attendance

The course runs from September to August.

Part time: One day per week for a minimum of two years.

Full time: 12 to 15 months.

For further details on how to apply please visit: http://www.chi.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught-0/how-apply

Home/EU Fees for 2013 academic year

1 Year taught including dissertation £4960.00.

Part time - Module Fee £603.00. Dissertation Fee £1809.00.

There is an Alumni Discount of 10% for students applying within five years of completion of an undergraduate course at Chichester.

Overseas Fees for 2013 academic year

Full time only £10,775.00.

There is an Alumni Discount of 10% for students applying within five years of completion of an undergraduate course at Chichester.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should normally have a good honours degree (2:1) in a related area (eg Sport and (or) Exercise Science, Sports Studies, Human Movement Science, Coaching Science, Health Science) with a high proportion of study related to Psychology and Research Methods. To check the suitability of your degree please contact Dr Ruth Lowry on email: r.lowry@chi.ac.uk.
Students will normally be invited to attend an interview. The interview will seek to establish the candidate’s ability to complete the MSc and any potential gaps in knowledge that may hinder progress. Where such gaps are identified candidates may be referred to preparatory study prior to the start of the course. All judgements are based on the expectation that the candidate will be able to benefit from and successfully complete the programme.