Sport and Exercise Psychology, BSc - 2017/18

This thought-provoking and highly stimulating combined honours course offers those with an interest in psychology an opportunity to explore this subject in the context of sport and exercise. The course covers a wide and provocative range of psychological concepts (such as the intricacies of thoughts and cognitions and the power of emotion) in an attempt to understand, explain and in some circumstances, predict or modify human behaviour in a variety of situations, particularly those related to sport, exercise and physical activity. In studying Sport and Exercise Psychology with us, you will meet a dedicated team of research-active staff who are passionate about teaching and research. In relation to the Sport and Exercise Science’s more broadly, we are the number one Research Institution for the Sport and Exercise Sciences in Kent (REF 2014). This course has been designed to deliver an excellent study experience, with a high level of linkage between modules enhancing the coherence of your learning about psychology, sport and exercise. For example, in your first year, the theoretical aspects of topics presented in our Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Skill Acquisition module are applied to real sporting or exercise situations and further examined in the Contemporary Themes in Sport and Exercise Psychology module. A fundamental aim of our course is to equip you with key skills relevant to continuing your journey when you graduate. Top reason to choose this course Studying Sport and Exercise Psychology with us assures that you will be taught by a well-qualified and energetic team of research active staff, dedicated to ensuring that your course is thought-provoking and exciting. “Thanks for making Sport and Exercise Psychology so interesting! The staff are all so approachable and open – I’m going to really enjoy studying here!” A current combined honours Sport and Exercise Psychology first year student. Christ Church was ranked as the number one university in Kent for Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Quality and Quantity REF2014