A Place to Study Sport and Exercise Psychology
Develop the knowledge, skills, behaviour, and values required of a future practitioner psychologist
Experience an engaging and contemporary curriculum that: discusses core psychology content meets the BPS and HCPC requirements explores pathways to the profession places an emphasis on practice has a focus on employability
Course Overview
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Winchester is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This means that students will receive a strong theoretical and practical foundation in the field of sport and exercise psychology.
Upon graduation, students will have developed a range of transferable employability skills that underpin a range of graduate careers in sport, exercise, and health psychology, as well as other related domains of psychology.
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology also has a community feel about it, with small class sizes, in which students will develop positive relationships with their peers, while staff will get to know each student as an individual.
Staff work collaboratively with students to help them to fulfil their potential while at the University of Winchester. It is a personalised education of this kind that really provides the perfect platform from which students can start their career in sport and exercise psychology.
A sport psychologist can boost the achievements of elite level athletes, increasing those slender margins. An exercise psychologist can improve the health and wellbeing of others, helping them to lead healthier and happier lives.
Teaching Team
Students will be taught by an experienced team of expert teachers, researchers and practitioners in sport and exercise psychology.
Dr John Batten Programme Director
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology
John.Batten@winchester.ac.uk
Dr Jo Batey
Senior Fellow in Knowledge Exchange
Dr Laura Martinelli
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Dr Matt Smith
Student Experience Lead BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology
Matt.Smith@winchester.ac.uk
Dr Tim Holder
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Dr Brian Hemmings
Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Professor Eric Anderson Professor of Sport, Health, and Social Sciences
James Maiden Sport and Exercise Psychology Laboratory Technician
Spotlight On Dr Jo Batey
Jo is an experienced practitioner who has worked at international level with the Great Britain archery Olympic development squad.
She has also worked extensively with sports teams including the Royal Navy rugby union team and the British Armed Forces Mountaineering team.
At the same time, Jo has worked with individual performers in professional rugby union, football, tennis, rowing, swimming, fencing, diving, netball, and triathlon.
She has also published in a diverse number of areas, including applied sport psychology, women’s experiences in sport, and career-ending injury in sport.
Modules in Year One
Research and Employability Skills
Overview
This module introduces academic, employability, and research skills that underpin studying at university and pursuing various graduate careers in sport and exercise.
Assessment
(1) 1,500 words Report
(2) 1,500 words Report
(3) 1,000 words Written Assignment
Sport Psychology, Exercise, and Mental Health
Overview
This module considers key topics in sport psychology (e.g., mental skills) and exercise psychology (e.g., how physical activity can improve mental health).
Assessment
(1) 10 mins Oral Presentation
(2) 2,000 words Report
Sport and Coaching Matters
Overview
This module explores key issues that can affect sport, culture, and life, as well as considering how sport coaches might help athletes to learn mental skills and life skills.
Assessment
(1) 1-hour Multiple Choice and Short Answer Exam, (2) 2,000 words Written Assignment
Psychology of Team Sports
Overview
This module explores how teams’ function effectively, including the importance of cohesion and interpersonal relationships, as well as how learning environments can enhance skill acquisition.
Assessment
(1) 10 mins Oral Presentation( 2) 2,000 words Report
Assessment Summary
Written Exam - 11%
Presentations/Practicals - 22%
Coursework - 67%
Modules in Year Two
Research Methods in Sport Psychology
Overview
This module involves the planning, collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data that informs evidence-based practice in sport contexts.
Assessment
(1) 1,250 words Report
(2) 1,250 words Report
(3) 2,500 words Report
Social Psychology, Individual Differences, and Developmental Psychology
Overview
This module explores key areas of social psychology (e.g., discrimination) and individual differences (e.g., well-being) in sport, as well as human development across the life course.
Assessment
(1) 2,000 words Report
(2) 2,000 words Report
(3) 1-hour Multiple Choice and Short Answer Exam
Interpersonal and Research Skill Development
Overview
This module examines interpersonal (e.g., communication, mental health literacy) and research skills that influence effective professional development of sport and exercise psychologists.
Assessment
(1) 10 mins Practical Skills Assessment
(2) 10 mins Oral Presentation
(3) 2,000 words Dissertation Proposal
Psychological Skills
Overview
This module examines psychological skills techniques (e.g., emotional regulation, focus and concentration, confidence) that sport psychologists might use to enhance performance.
Assessment
(1) 2,500 words Report
Designing Exercise Interventions
Overview
This module considers how an exercise psychologist might help individuals and groups to adopt and maintain a physically active lifestyle.
Assessment
(1) 1,000 words Written Assignment
(2) 10 mins Oral Presentation
Assessment Summary
Written Exam - 8%
Presentations/Practicals - 25%
Coursework - 67%
Modules in Year Three
Dissertation (EIS)
Overview
This module provides students with the opportunity to plan and execute an independent research project that critically addresses a specific psychological issue within sport and exercise contexts.
Assessment
(1) 8,000 words Dissertation
Applied Sport Psychology
Overview
This module critically examines philosophical and theoretical approaches to delivery of applied sport psychology services related to assessment, intervention, and evaluation in different settings.
Assessment
(1) 20 mins Oral Presentation
(2) 3,000 words Report
Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour
Overview
This module critically examines the biological basis of human behaviour (e.g., behavioural genetics), as well as key topics in cognitive psychology, such as perception and attention.
Assessment
(1) 2,000 words Report
(2) 2,000 words Report
(3) 1-hour Multiple Choice and Short Answer Exam
Developing Graduate Employability Skills
Overview
This module investigates areas of interest in sport, exercise, and psychology vocations and critically examines how students can develop the skills needed to be successful in such graduate roles.
Assessment
(1) 20 mins Oral Presentation
Psychology of Injury
Overview
This module critically examines the challenges associated with short-term and career-ending injury in sport from a psychological, cultural, and social perspective.
Assessment
(1) 20 mins Oral Presentation
EnAssessment Summary
Written Exam - 12%
Presentations/Practicals - 38%
Coursework - 50%
Specialist Facilities
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology has a bespoke laboratory and uses specialist equipment to help students engage with contemporary research and practice.
Tobii Pro Eye-Tracking Glasses
Eye-tracking involves the observation and recording of eye behaviour such as pupil dilation and movement. The Tobii Pro Glasses deliver robust gaze data while giving users the freedom to move and interact naturally. Such equipment has been used in scanning and decision-making research in soccer.
BATAK Pro
This equipment is designed to improve reaction time, hand eye co-ordination, and stamina by enabling sportsmen and women to train under simulated ‘sports like’ conditions. The BATAK Pro has been used when researching motor control abilities in wrestlers.
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
EEG involves the recording of brain activity; whereby small sensors are attached to the scalp to monitor the electrical signals produced by the brain. EEG has been used in research involving relaxation techniques in sports such as archery.
Virtual Reality (VR)
VR is used to create a simulated environment, and as a training aid in many sports such as golf. It is used as an aid to measure aspects of performance, as well as analysing technique. Social Identity theorists have used VR in research involving rugby players.
Graduate Careers
The Metro Map below highlights some possible careers following a degree in sport and exercise psychology.
Scan the QR code to interact with this map and to find out more information about each of these careers.
The University of Winchester ranks in the top 10 in the UK for graduate employability and further study according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021, HESA.
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Entry Requirements
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points
Offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of qualifications.
Some of the most common ways to achieve 104 UCAS Tariff Points include:
• 3 A- levels – Grades BCC
• 2 A-levels plus 2 AS – Grades BC + BB
• 2 A-levels plus 1 AS plus Extended Project –Grades BC + B + C
• 1 A-level plus BTEC Diploma – Grades B + MM
• BTEC Extended Diploma – Grades DMM
• Access to HE Diploma – Grades D18 + M21 + P6
• International Baccalaureate – 2 Higher Level Certificates – Grades H4
• T Level – Merit Grade
The QR code below takes you to the UCAS Tariff Calculator where you can assess your likely or actual points total.
In addition to the above, the following GCSEs are required:
• Mathematics and English Language – Grade 4 or C or higher
If English is not your first language, you will most likely need to achieve the following:
• IELTS Academic at 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components
If you will be over the age of 21 years at the beginning the course, you will be considered a mature student and your offer maybe different.
You can contact our Course Enquires and Applications team on +44 (0) 1962 827234
Alternatively, you can send them a message by following the QR code below:
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www.winchester.ac.uk/study/ask-a-question
Lauren Borlace
Bsc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology
With small class sizes you are able to build a good rapport with lecturers and to talk to them on a more personal basis. This also allows you to become closer to your peers, forming a little family, as well as offering an inclusive environment with great teaching facilities.
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