PG Dip Sport and Exercise Psychology

Develop intervention strategies by analysing how psychological theories contribute to sports studies and how they apply to health education. Taught at the Carnegie School of Sport – this course will help you develop professional and ethical competencies in the research and application of psychology within sport and exercise settings. As part of your course, you’ll: Evaluate psychological theories Examine issues such as self-determination, psychological resilience and the effects of exercise on mood Analyse biological, cultural and environmental factors that can influence sport performance and physical activity Develop professional competencies linked to the pursuit of a career as a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist.

Applicants should either have a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sport & Exercise Science, Physical Sciences, Physical Activity, Health Sciences, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Coaching, Physical Education or Medicine, a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.