Psychology of Sport
University of Salford
UCAS Code: CC86 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
112-120 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
112-120 UCAS points Applicants must hold full separate GCSE Maths & English at grade C or 4 (or above), or a suitable equivalent (e.g. Key Skills/ Functional Skills level 2).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Applicants must hold English Language and Mathematics as composite parts of the IBDP, or suitable GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications in Mathematics and English.
112-120 UCAS points required. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system).
112-120 UCAS points required. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112-120 UCAS points
112-120 UCAS points. Scottish Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to Tariff Point requirement.
112-120 UCAS points. Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to Tariff Point requirement.
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UCAS Tariff
About this course
The BSc (hons) Psychology of Sport is taught jointly by experienced staff from Psychology and Sports Science within the School of Health & Society. Our degree provides an excellent foundation for any student interested in a career as a psychologist with a particular focus on applying those skills in the broad areas of sport and exercise.
This course offers you the chance to study in an excellent department equipped to the highest standards with Psychology and Sports facilities.
This course is designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge and opportunities for learning a wide range of concepts relevant to psychology and sport. It has a hands-on approach to developing research skills and encourages you to apply the theory to real-world settings. The final year gives you the opportunity to specialise in areas of psychology and sport that interest you and to undertake a supervised research project of your own.
Modules
During your first year you will complete modules such as Psychology of Exercise and Health, Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology, and Introduction to Sports Psychology. Moving into your second year you will build on the knowledge gained in your first year of studies. You will study a range of modules including Practical Applications of Sports and Exercise Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Individual Differences and Social Psychology. Your third year will allow you to tailor your studies to your area of interest. Examples of modules you can choose to take are Forensic Psychology, Brain and Behaviour, Applied Case studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology. A work placement is also available in the final year.
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University of Salford
School of Health and Society
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