Sport Psychology (Joint Honours)
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Sport Psychology (Joint Honours) Where you will study: Buxton Campus UCAS: Y004 Entry requirements: Entry requirements: 260 UCAS tariff points, of which at least 220 will be from your core A2s (full A levels), BTEC Diploma, IB Duration and mode of study: Full time: three years, Part time: four - six years Course fees: Check our website for details Start dates: You can start this course in September.
Why choose this course? ▪ This programme can be combined with Sport Coaching, Sports Massage and Exercise Therapies, or Sport Development, which means that you will study two subject areas, giving you a great range of knowledge and skills for your future career. ▪ You will be taught by our experienced tutors who work with Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth Champions in cycling, martial arts, golf, athletics and motor racing.
About the course This programme will develop your knowledge and skills in sports psychology. You will be taught by elite athletes and applied sport psychology practitioners. Our team have coached World, European and Ryder Cup champions, as well as working as consultants on the European Golf Tour and have written books and academic papers.
How you’ll learn You will learn using a range of methods including lectures, seminars, lab practical, case studies and problem solving, student-led research activity, group-work and discussions, software applications, and visits and observations. You will be encouraged to use the knowledge and skills you've gained to evaluate and analyse different issues and draw conclusions based on your own thoughts and research. You will have the chance to do a work placement towards the end of your second year.
Your career This course will allow you to become a performance psychologist with sports teams and elite athletes. However, if you want to follow a career as an accredited Sport and Exercise Psychologist, you can become accredited through the British Psychological Society (BPS).
What you’ll cover STAGE ONE
STAGE TWO
STAGE THREE
Human Performance
Applied Sport Psychology 1
Applied Sport Psychology 2
Introduction to Sport Psychology
Professional Development in Sport
Contemporary Issues in Sport Psychology
Research and Academic Skills
Research Methods
Independent Study
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Emotions in Sport
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The lecturers on this course are fantastic. We also had a chance to speak to and learn from world champion athletes. Stacey Boxall
Get in touch Andrew Cowen T: +44 (0)1298 330403 www.derby.ac.uk/courses/sports-psychology-joint-honours General enquiries about admissions and applications, UK and overseas: E: buxtonadmissions@derby.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1332 594667 www.facebook.com/DerbyUni http://twitter.com/DerbyUni
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