Sport and Exercise Psychology MRes/PgCert

Postgraduate

In Bangor

£ 13,300 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Start date

    September

This programme has been designed provide students with the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the principles and application of research design and analytical methods relevant to the scientific study of the psychology of sport and exercise. The programme facilitates the integration of theory and professional practice, and throughout the programme the research process and emphasis on student autonomy of learning become increasingly important.

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Location

Start date

Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course




Possible future careers:

Study for a PhD (at Bangor University or elsewhere)
Lecturer in Further or Higher Education
Teacher
Physiotherapy
Research Assistant (universities and NHS)
Laboratory Specialised Technician (e.g. sports clubs, hospitals)
Police and Armed Services
Social Care work
Consultant

At least a 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Students with a degree from a different academic area may also be considered. Working professionals with non graduate qualifications will be assessed on an individual basis.

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • IT
  • Statistics
  • Design
  • Project
  • Skills and Training
  • Scientific Research
  • Medicine
  • Exercise Psychology
  • Performance Psychology
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Sport
  • Rehabilitation
  • Psychology of Effective Coaching
  • Effective Coach Practice

Course programme

Research skills oriented modules form the bedrock of SHES’ MRes programmes. As a result taught modules are aligned with both discipline specific and the (higher) cognitive skills our MRes programmes aim to provide. Within a modular structure all students undertake taught modules totalling 60 credits and a final compulsory Research Project comprising 120 credits. The taught element of the programme includes a 20 credit compulsory Research Skills module which students combine with 40 credits from the following optional modules: Peer Reviewing of Scientific Research (10 credits) Presentations in Statistics (10 credits) Exercise is Medicine (30 credits) Performance Psychology (20 credits) Exercise Psychology (20 credits) Psychology of Injury and Rehabilitation (10 credits) Effective Coach Practice (10 credits) Psychology of Effective Coaching (10 credits) The taught programme is delivered using a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, group activities, practical work, tutorials and role play. Each module comprises approximately 200 hours of student time (including formal contact). Research Skills: Research Skills is a double credit taught module. Students study the broad nature of the research process that will allow them to complete, initially, an appropriate Independent Study (in which a research proposal for the Research Project is completed) and subsequently, a full Research Project. The module covers material relevant to the design and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative research. It also provides a broad understanding of the benefits and limitations of various research methods, research designs, data collection instruments and data analysis tools. Students are given the opportunity to develop their ability to be critically evaluative. Specific content includes: Statistical issues in quantitative research and design; Simple and multiple (forced entry, moderated and mediated) regression analyses; Single factor analysis of variance with and without repeated measures; Two factor analysis of variance with and without repeated measures; Single factor and two factor multivariate analysis of variance (with and without repeated measures); Repeated measures analysis of variance using the multivariate solution; Doubly repeated measures analysis of variance; Analysis of covariance; Follow up procedures for all of the above; Assumptions underpinning all of the above and available options for dealing with violations to these assumptions; Experiments and causal inference; External and construct validity; Experimental and quasi experimental designs; Correlational and epidemiological research; Reliability and validity in quantitative and qualitative research; Issues in qualitative research and design; Interviews; Single case design and analysis; Observation; Narrative; Ethnography; grounded theory and discourse analysis. Research Project: Under the guidance of their supervising tutor(s), students will pro actively determine the content of this unit. The initial stages of the Research Project will develop the work of the project proposal and taught phases of the MRes programmes. This will involve the surveying and reviewing of research evidence with the aim of formulating an appropriate research question, and will likely involve some refinement and pilot work. Once achieved, the student will implement a research design and method suited to their area of inquiry. Ethical approval of the study will be obtained before data may be collected, thereby introducing students to this integral part of the research process. Throughout this module students receive excellent research training from leaders in the field. It is expected that the resulting projects will be publishable in international, peer reviewed journals. Students therefore undertake discipline specific research (eg psychology, physiology, medicine, health); Research design and statistics; Ethics and Presentation of research findings Mono disciplinary studies and interdisciplinary work, which might involve the student’s ongoing sport/exercise experience, will be encouraged. Each topic will normally involve data collection, analysis and interpretation and allow students to demonstrate their powers of imagination, initiative, independence and time management. Students will be expected to show a thorough knowledge of the relevant sources of information and the ability to use them with discrimination; to provide full references; to exercise sound and independent judgment; to structure work logically and to express themselves with clarity and precision.

Sport and Exercise Psychology MRes/PgCert

£ 13,300 VAT inc.