Sport And Exercise Psychology MSc

Staffordshire University

Postgraduate

Distance

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  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    1 Year

In Physical Activity and Mental Health the current state of evidence regards the relationship between physical activity and mental health is examined. Physical activity theories and models are critically evaluated using a range of sources of evidence including traditional review, meta-analysis and epidemiological research. A central focus of the module is behaviour change with respect to physical activity. The mental health benefits of activity with respect to selected mental illnesses are also evaluated and practical physical activity interventions examined.
The module Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis develops and enhances research methods, statistical and qualitative analysis skills. Key analytical techniques will be addressed via data sets in sport and exercise psychology.
The module Group Dynamics and Leadership in Sport and Exercise covers the application of social psychological theory to sport and exercise settings, with a focus on audience effects, groups, and leadership, and on how these processes may impact on the performance of athletes, coaches, trainers and managers. Adopting a social psychology framework the module will examine contemporary approaches related to the impact of audiences, group dynamics and cohesion in the performance domain.
In the first part of The Practice of Sport and Exercise Psychology a range of psychological techniques available to practitioners are outlined (e.g., self-talk, imagery). Students will be required to consider what psychological techniques are most appropriate and how they should best be applied to a range of scenarios (e.g., enhancing confidence in a novice exerciser, helping an elite athlete cope with a career ending injury). In the second part of the module the skills required to practice effectively (e.g., counselling skills, communication skills and reflective practice) are considered along with issues surrounding the delivery of psychological interventions to different groups (e.g.,...

About this course

To apply for this course you will need an Undergraduate Honours degree (grade 2:1 or higher) in a Psychology related degree and possess Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC).
Your degree must be from a UK University or International equivalent.
You must be able to demonstrate a good standard of English. We require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands) or an equivalent qualification.

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  • Psychology
  • Mental Health
  • Credit
  • University
  • Leadership

Course programme

pg00002 EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME Programme Aims The aim of the two awards is to provide students with a critical understanding of current issues relating to the theory and practice of sport and exercise psychology. The awards provide a sufficient grounding for those individuáis seeking to develop a career as a sport and exercise psychology professional. The MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology is aimed at those individuáis who possess Gradúate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). The award is currently accredited by the BPS and provides the first stage (Stage 1) in a training process towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist and Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The second stage (Stage 2) is a supervised practice element of 2 years duration. Thus, successful completion of the MSc provides the academic knowledge required to begin a training process to become a BPS Chartered and HCPC Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist. The award can also provide the required post-graduate qualification for an individual seeking to engage in the accreditation process with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) that can also support a career in sport and exercise psychology. The MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology is aimed at individuáis who come from a sport science (or related) background and wish to study applied sport and exercise psychology at Masters Level. The MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology can provide the required post-graduate qualification for an individual seeking to engage in the accreditation process with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and to gain Chartered Scientist status that can support a career in sport and exercise psychology. Both awards are available in full-time and part-time study modes and follow an identical curriculum consisting of 6 inter-related (2*15 credit + 3*30 credit + 1*60 credit) modules. That two awards have an identical curriculum is not unusual and is common in this discipline at other Universities (e.g., Loughborough University, Leeds Metropolitan University, University of Portsmouth). The distinct awards reflect the different entry requirements demanded by a professional organisation (in this case the BPS) and the potential for different career opportunities depending on previous learning. In short, the use of different award titles distinguishes those eligible to pursue Chartered Psychologist Status with the BPS. </div>

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This is a 1-year full-time course, all teaching is delivered in a distance-learning format, through an online Virtual Learning Environment. Drawing on a variety of multi-media technologies, the elements are broken down into various engaging formats to help you learn, and provide interaction between students and tutors. You will explore a wide-ranging curriculum, covering subjects such as applied sport psychology techniques, group dynamics, leadership, applied research methods, skill acquisition, physical activity and mental health, stress, and resilience. As an exclusively online course, this MSc is unique in the UK, and through Staffordshire University’s well-established distance learning expertise you will gain access to a highly effective way to develop your knowledge, expertise and professional skills around your life. If you have the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) this course provides Stage 1 training towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist and Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist. It’s also suitable for anyone with a Sport and Exercise Science or related first-degree background, however, to complete Stage 2 training with the BPS you’ll need to obtain GBC via a conversion course before enrolling in Stage 2. Our courses are all underpinned by research excellence - In the 2014 REF, our research was rated as being of international quality overall with 64% of the research considered either world-leading or internationally excellent. All modules are designed and delivered by world-leading, research active, Sport Psychology team who have an outstanding international research reputation and over 10 years? experience of online teaching methods. You will benefit from our, excellent applied links with sports organisations, businesses and professional bodies such as, GB rowing, Stoke City FC, Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Leicestershire County Cricket Club, The Football...

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Sport And Exercise Psychology MSc

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