Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**<br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how psychology informs practice in sport, physical activity and professional settings.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop practical knowledge and consultancy skills through live industry projects.<br/><br/><br/>- Complete research in modern clinical facilities and share findings with sports audiences.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from leading researchers and sport and exercise psychologists. <br/><br/><br/>- Prepare for diverse roles as sports psychologists or performance consultants. <br/><br/><br/>This course enhances your employability by equipping you with practical experience and specialised skills – applying psychological principles to improve sports performance, motivation and wellbeing.<br/><br/>After completing our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited and British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) endorsed MSc, you can train to become a registered sport and exercise psychologist. This is through the BPS Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Stage 2) and BASES Sport and Exercise Psychology Accreditation Route (SEPAR).<br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>You’ll explore the theoretical, philosophical and practical underpinnings of sport and exercise psychology – applying your knowledge to live projects and research. You’ll also gain a better understanding of the role and function of sport and exercise graduates – in both the sport and physical activity sector, and the working world at large. <br/><br/>You learn through:<br/><br/><br/>- Lectures, seminars and workshops <br/><br/><br/>- Our virtual learning environment<br/><br/><br/>- Work-based learning experiences, such as placements and field trips<br/><br/><br/>- Practical activities in both simulated and in-situ environments<br/><br/><br/>- Research and industry-relevant projects<br/><br/><br/>**Course topics**<br/><br/>You’ll improve your employability skills while developing specialist knowledge of the global sports industry. You’ll learn to identify and implement creative solutions for major clients – gaining practical experience through optional industry placements and a sound theoretical grounding from our industry experts.<br/><br/>You’ll delve into the essential theories and practices of sport and exercise psychology, becoming proficient in a variety of specialised areas. Core modules include wellbeing and human performance, skill acquisition and developmental perspectives, and interventions in sport and exercise psychology. These modules will equip you with a deep understanding of how psychological principles can enhance athletic performance and overall wellbeing. <br/><br/>You’ll also develop professional skills specific to sport psychologists, alongside advanced knowledge in research methods and data analysis – all providing you with a robust foundation to excel in the field.<br/><br/>**Course support**<br/><br/>Our high ratio of staff to students means you’ll always be able to receive the support you need on your learning journey. You’ll be supported towards highly skilled, graduate-level employment through a number of key areas. These include: <br/><br/><br/>- Access to our student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development.<br/><br/><br/>- Access to our Skills Centre for support with one-to-ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments and assessment preparation.<br/><br/><br/>- Support and guidance from your course and module leaders, and you’ll have a named academic adviser and employability advisers.<br/><br/><br/>- Access to our central services such as counselling, Library and IT services.<br/>