Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc
COURSE INFORMATION (2010 ENTRY)
1 year full-time
School of Psychology and Sport SciencesNorthumberland Building, Newcastle City Campus
This programme is the first stage of practitioner training for Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologists. The course develops strong analytical skills, research and writing skills. Students study modules in the areas of performance, from recreational to elite levels, as well as exercise, physical activity and health, producing a diversity of career options. The programme has BPS accreditation.
Sport and Exercise Psychology is a relatively new field of applied psychology, which is rapidly growing and evolving. Increased media interest in both elite performance and physical activity has drawn attention to the need to truly understand how and why people engage in sport and physical activity.
As such there is an increasing demand for psychologists who have expertise in sport and exercise. In performance sport, most National Governing Bodies now recognise sports science support as an important part of training and competition and many now employ sports psychologists to assist in the mental training of their athletes for World Class competition. Similarly, in the exercise domain many primary care trusts are now appointing exercise specialists with expertise in psychology to work in areas such as cardiac rehabilitation and health promotion. Now that physical activity has become part of the NHS national service framework, the demand for exercise specialists is set to increase.
Postgraduate study in sport and exercise psychology provides an opportunity to specialise in an exciting and developing branch of sport and exercise science. The programme allows students to study pertinent modules in the areas of performance, from recreational to elite levels, as well as exercise, physical activity and health, thus providing students with a diversity of career options.
N.B. This information applies to 2010 entry - if you are interested in 2011 entry, please contact us
COURSEWORK AND ASSESSMENT
Teaching will comprise lectures, seminars, workshops, laboratory practicals and presentations. Assessment can take the form of examinations, written assessments, practical reports, portfolios, oral presentations and presentation logs.
CAREERS
The programme is currently undergoing the BPS approval process to become a recognised training route for status as a chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist.
COURSE MODULES
Year 1
PY0109 - Counselling (CORE, 10 Credits)
PY0112 - M.Sc Thesis (Full-time) (OPTION, 60 Credits)
PY0709 - Exercise Psychology (CORE, 20 Credits)
PY0710 - Motor Processes in Sport (CORE, 10 Credits)
PY0711 - Psychological Skills for Sport Performance (CORE, 30 Credits)
PY0712 - Social Processes in Sport (CORE, 10 Credits)
PY0714 - Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (CORE, 20 Credits)
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