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Overview
To support your career goals, you’ll have the opportunity to gain practical experience working with a range of clients, from recreational to elite performers, across a variety of sporting pursuits. This hands-on approach will aid your professional development, enhancing your understanding of ethical and evidence-informed practice.
The Psychology of Sport and Exercise at Leeds Beckett University makes you eligible for stage 2 of the qualification in Sport & Exercise Psychology and after completing BPS Stage 1 and Stage 2 qualifications, you’ll be able to use the titles of Sport and Exercise Psychologist, Registered Psychologist or Practitioner Psychologist. Members of our highly experienced team are qualified to provide BPS Stage 2 supervision.
Career
There is a growing demand for qualified sport and exercise psychologists. Following successful completion of this course, you could complete or work towards completing the BPS Stage 2 Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology, after which you will be able to use the titles of Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, Registered Psychologist or Practitioner Psychologist.
- Practitioner Sport and Exercise Psychologist
- Physical Activity Behaviour Specialist
- Lecturer/Researcher in Higher Education
- Academic Journalist/Publisher
Accreditation
Accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS)
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Courses include:
- Contemporary Issues in Sport Psychology
- Psychology of Exercise & Health
- Professional Practice in Sport & Exercise Psychology
- Learning & Development in Sport & Exercise
- Practicum
- Research Methods
- Major Independent Study
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
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On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Sports Sciences View 752 other Masters in Psychology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Lower Second Class
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IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
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General requirements
- 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. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion. All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
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14000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
8000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8000 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Leeds
637 - 1103 GBP /month
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Funding
There are ways you may be able to fund your course. Here are a few options:
- Gain sponsorship from a Government body in your country
- Apply for a Commonwealth or Chevening Scholarship
- A Leeds Beckett Scholarship to cover some of your course fees
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