Sport Psychology and Coaching BSc (Hons)
Postgraduate
In Winchester
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Winchester
The Sport Psychology and Coaching degree programme offers an exceptional blend of practical and scholarly exploration of the disciplines of sport psychology, coaching science and practical coaching. As well as developing a strong theoretical knowledge base, students develop extensive practical and interpersonal skills. The primary focus of this degree is to equip students with the graduate skills necessary to enter and positively contribute to the sports industries, and specifically working with people.The programme is composed of four key strands which combine to form an innovative programme of study: Sports Coaching Practice strand The sports coaching strand enables students to apply theory to a variety of practical coaching situations. The modules within this strand have been designed to introduce generic coaching principles, with students being given the opportunity to demonstrate these in their own areas of interest from team to individual sports. The course takes the view that coach education and development is an important element of improving sports performance at all levels. Therefore we aim to enable students to understand the importance of: communication from coach to athlete, putting theoretical principles into practice, and examining coaching from learning, teaching and analysis perspectives. In addition, students are involved in coaching consultancy work in the local sporting community to enhance their employment prospects and deepen their understanding of sports coaching in practice. There are opportunities to gain coaching qualifications in tandem with these modules. Sports and Exercise Psychology strand The aim of the psychological strand is to enable students to make an informed assessment of those psychological factors that are thought to influence an individual's involvement and performance in sport and exercise. Students examine ways in which psychological constructs influence sporting and exercise involvement and behaviour . Furthermore,...
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Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc.), you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, your personal tutor and the wide range of services available to you within the University.Independent learningOver the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.Overall workloadYour overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course .Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 312 hours Independent learning: 888 hoursYear 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 264 hours Independent learning: 888 hours Placement: 48 hoursYear 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 276...
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Subjects
- Psychology
- Coaching
- Sport Psychology
Course programme
- Foundations of Sports Coaching
- Introduction to the Science of Coaching
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Community Coaching Practice
- Coaching Science
- Sport and Performance Psychology
- Research Methods in Sport and Exercise
- Dissertation
- Critical Issues in Sports Coaching
- Applied Coaching Science
- Sport Psychology
- Psychology of Exercise and Health
- Psychology of Transitions in Sport
- Study Abroad (Sport)
For further information about modules, please view the course leaflet (see right hand side).
Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing, for full-time students entering the programme in Year 1. Optional modules are listed where applicable. Please note the University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. For further information please refer to the terms and conditions at /termsandconditions. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed above.
Sport Psychology and Coaching BSc (Hons)