Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) British Psychological Society Accredited

Our Sport and Exercise Science programme has been built on strong foundations. We were one of the first institutions in the UK to develop a sports studies programme. These courses are taught by well-qualified staff and are further enhanced by a strong research and consultancy profile in sport and exercise science. Many staff at the University have attained professional accreditation in research or consultancy from the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). Chichester offers one of only a few BASES-endorsed programmes in the UK. Sport and exercise science is perhaps the one area of sport that has expanded most rapidly over the last decade and, with the introduction of Government funding for Sport Science Support Services and the establishment of UK Sport and National/Regional Centres of Excellence, there is a growing demand for well qualified sport and exercise scientists. With experience of delivering sport science support to Olympic medalists, we are well placed to provide a significant contribution to athlete services for the 2012 Olympics.

Indicative Course Content

Year One

In the common first year, the Sport and Exercise Science and the Sport Coaching Science degree students experience the breadth of disciplines through taught modules that underpin each degree. These disciplines include:

• Scientific inquiry into Sport and Exercise
• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Physiology and the Exercising Human
• Bioenergetics and the Exercising Human
• Anatomy and Kinesiology
• Cognitive Psychology for Sports Performance
• Introduction to Sports Biomechanics

Year Two

Following the strong foundation gained in Year One, students can now maximise their choices and specialise through free choice modules. Further structured modules are taught in:

• Research Methods
• Psychology of Training and Competition
• Physiological aspects of Exercise and Health
• Free Choice/Elective
• Sport and Exercise in Extreme Environments
• Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise and Health
• Biomechanics and Performance Analysis in Sport and Exercise

Year Three

The final year gives students the opportunity to specialise further and complete the taught modules:

• Independent Project (double module)
• Biomechanical Techniques
• Nutritional strategies for Sports Performance
• Issues in Sport and Exercise Science
• Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology

* all modules, subject to approval

Why this Course?

• Students will be provided with the scientific background to enable them to analyse sports performance
• Students will be trained to provide advice on how to maintain and enhance performance to a range of populations
• Opportunities and knowledge of how to undertake further study in Sport and Exercise Science and related areas
• Preparation for entry into employment
• Taught by specialists reflecting the varied expertise available within the department.

Careers

• Fitness consultant
• Athletic trainer
• Sports psychologist
• Sports science support personnel
• Sports equipment consultant
• Health promotion
• Exercise prescription on GP referral schemes

Entry Requirements

3 Years Full Time. Delivery: Full and Part Time.