Psychology and Sport
Bachelor's degree
In Lincoln
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Lincoln
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
September
This course allows you to jointly study Psychology & Sport, giving you a fully rounded experience of both subjects.
Please note this course is subject to revalidation.
Through studying Psychology at BGU you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the scientific nature of the subject and if it’s wider cultural and social impact. You will develop your understanding of psychology and its theories of the mind, emotions and behaviour and become familiar with how these theories are applied in our lives, communities and societies.
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About this course
you will gain understanding in the complexities of this subject, including; the development of sport; how performance can be enhanced and how it can be managed and led. This course is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of sport, physical education, learning and teaching and education.
In Psychology we allow you to develop the knowledge and skills which will make you attractive to an employer. Psychology graduates go on to work in a range of sectors including teaching, education or training, local government, health and social work and in areas of industry including human resources management. By the end of this course, you will be ready to apply your knowledge of psychology to the world in which you live, with the necessary workplace skills for a variety of future careers. Future careers for Psychology graduates may include work within Clinical settings, Counselling, Mental Health Services, Education and Research.
In Sport, we prepare you for a broad range of sport-related jobs in such areas as sports development, adventure education, physical activity and health, sports coaching, fitness and recreation industry, school sports coordination, armed forces, youth work and postgraduate research.
By the end of the course, you will have developed a range of practical and transferable skills that are underpinned by excellent subject knowledge, meaning you will be well-prepared for your chosen future career. In the past, our graduates have begun careers as Sports Coaches, Personal Trainers, as Physical Education Teachers (Primary and Secondary), in the field of Youth Work or within Sports Development.
You will normally need 96 -112 UCAS tariff points (from a maximum of four Advanced Level qualifications). We welcome a range of qualifications such as: A / AS Levels, BTEC, Access Courses, International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Pre-U, Extended Project etc.
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Subjects
- Psychology
- Human Cognition
- Development
- Biological
- Biological Psychology
- Physical Education
- Sport
- Physical activity
- Historical Roots
- Contemporary Branches
- Sports Therapy
Course programme
- Understanding Human Cognition And Development
- Foundations Of Biological Psychology
- Sport And Physical Education
- Young People And Physical Activity
- Historical Roots & Contemporary Branches Of Psychology
- Understanding Personality And Individual Differences
- Measuring And Interpreting The World
- Learning Through Sport And PE
- Sports Development, Promotion And Leadership
- Professional Contexts
- Advanced Qualitative Research Methods In Health And Wellbeing
- Psychology In Society
- Independent Study
- Measurement And Evaluation In Sport And Exercise
- Contemporary Issues In Sport And Physical Education
- Independent Study
Psychology and Sport