Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc Postgraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The overarching aim of the programme is to provide a recognised level of training for aspiring professionals in the field of sport and exercise psychology by providing them with the competencies required to apply psychology professionally and ethically in sport and exercise settings. The programme has three themes at its core which influence the pedagogical outcomes throughout the modules: theory-practice; stability-change and individual-context. Both the overall objective and the themes are achieved through the goals outlined below: 1. To provide students with a sound understanding of key theoretical issues in the field of sport and exercise psychology. 2. To enable students to develop an in-depth understanding of the application of theory to sport and exercise settings. 3. To provide the opportunity for students to gain practical skills that will enhance their ability to work with individuals and groups in the sport and exercise context. 4. To provide students with the skills to plan, implement and evaluate work in an applied setting. 5. To enable students to develop a range of practical competencies pertinent to completion of Stage 1 with the BPS. In order to gain accreditation as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist, completion of an approved HCPC stage 2 qualification and registration with the HCPC is required. 6. To help students to develop the skills necessary to design, conduct, analyse and report empirical research in the field of sport and exercise psychology. 7. To facilitate students in acquiring employment and entrepreneurial skills that would enable them to commercialise their skills and intellectual property. 8. To facilitate the development of critical and self-reflective awareness of the ethical concerns and implications of applying psychology in sport and exercise settings.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The overarching aim of the programme is to provide a recognised level of training for aspiring professionals in the field of sport and exercise psychology by providing them with the competencies required to apply psychology professionally and ethically in sport and exercise settings. The programme has three themes at its core which influence the pedagogical outcomes throughout the modules: theory-practice; stability-change and individual-context. Both the overall objective and the themes are achieved through the goals outlined below: 1. To provide students with a sound understanding of key theoretical issues in the field of sport and exercise psychology. 2. To enable students to develop an in-depth understanding of the application of theory to sport and exercise settings. 3. To provide the opportunity for students to gain practical skills that will enhance their ability to work with individuals and groups in the sport and exercise context. 4. To provide students with the skills to plan, implement and evaluate work in an applied setting. 5. To enable students to develop a range of practical competencies pertinent to completion of Stage 1 with the BPS. In order to gain accreditation as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist, completion of an approved HCPC stage 2 qualification and registration with the HCPC is required. 6. To help students to develop the skills necessary to design, conduct, analyse and report empirical research in the field of sport and exercise psychology. 7. To facilitate students in acquiring employment and entrepreneurial skills that would enable them to commercialise their skills and intellectual property. 8. To facilitate the development of critical and self-reflective awareness of the ethical concerns and implications of applying psychology in sport and exercise settings.

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. Entry Requirements Applicants for the British Psychological Society Accredited (BPS) MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology must (i) have gained a second class honours degree or better in psychology or sports science a related discipline from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, the Higher Education and Training Awards Council, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard; or (ii) an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification or (iii) demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL); and meet the IELTS requirements for English language competence: minimum IELTS score of 6.0. English Language Requirements English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this programme is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. English language requirements Your country

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