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Sheffield Hallam University: Sport and Exercise Psychology
Institution | Sheffield Hallam University |
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Department | College of Health Wellbeing and Life Sciences |
Web | http://www.shu.ac.uk |
Telephone | (+44) 0114 225 5533 |
Study type | Taught |
Summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
Course summary
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Learn how core principles and research in psychology inform applied practice in sport, physical activity and occupational settings.
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Develop your practical knowledge and consultancy skills.
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Understand how important case formulations are to support clients in a future career.
After completing this course you can become a chartered sport and exercise psychologist. If you already have a psychology undergraduate degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), you can undertake BPS Stage 2 training. If you’ve previously completed an undergraduate degree in sport and exercise science, you can complete the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR).
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You’ll develop your research and consultancy skills throughout the course – as well as your core psychological knowledge, especially in the sport and exercise psychology subject area. You’ll be taught key research methods by our qualitative and quantitative research experts. With their specialist knowledge and experience they’ll help you build confidence in conducting key forms of research.
You learn through:
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Lectures
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Seminars
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Webinars
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Workshops
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Staff tutorials
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Student group activities
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Reflective practice activities
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A major research project
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Staff project supervision meetings
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Technology-enhanced learning
Live projects
Live projects will help you develop and practise your consultancy skills, with qualified supervision from registered sport and exercise psychologists. This helps you prepare for BPS Stage 2 or SEPAR training, which you can undertake after completing this course.
Networking opportunities
You’ll learn from a series of guest speakers from academic and consultancy backgrounds. These are also great opportunities to develop your professional network for future collaborations, CPD and work opportunities.
Competitions
You’ll be able to work towards the University's Leadership Award. This aims to enhance your competitiveness in the job market – and develop high-level employability skills for the sport profession or the wider career sector.
MSc
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A second class honours degree in psychology or sport and exercise psychology that provides Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society (BPS), or, completion of an appropriate conversion course in psychology (that provides GBC from the BPS). A second class honours degree in sport and exercise science, physical sciences, physical activity, health sciences, physiotherapy, sports therapy, sports coaching, physical education or medicine (not recognised by the BPS). Please note a second class honours degree in sport and exercise science may be recognised by BASES. A second class honours degree in a different subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for sport and exercise psychology, or equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. Applicants will usually be expected to have studied at least 60 credits of sport or exercise psychology or psychology at first degree level. However, the course team will assess each application on a case-by-case basis. If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required level of English. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. |
Location | Collegiate Crescent Campus Collegiate Crescent Sheffield S10 2BP |
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