About Psychology with Sport and Exercise Perspectives, BSc (Hons) - at Hartpury University
If you're fascinated by the psychology of competitive sport or are keen to better understand the role of exercise in supporting psychological wellbeing and societal health, this degree may be ideal for you.
Turn that curiosity into a career with the potential to change lives. Our distinctive degree in psychology with sport and exercise perspectives, provides practical experiences not widely available elsewhere.
Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Exercise Perspectives degree is designed to give you far more than textbook knowledge. Rooted in real-world application, this course offers practical experiences not widely available elsewhere.
You'll follow a practical psychology curriculum that covers all the core areas of psychology required by the British Psychological Society for accreditation (e.g., biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology), all whilst offering a unique curriculum that aligns with Hartpury's strengths and facilities in sport, exercise, agriculture, health, education, and inclusive of innovative approaches such as animal-assisted and green therapy. Practical experiences will be enabled by facilities including 360 hectares of open spaces with running/walking routes, multi-sports hall, 3G pitches, floodlit rugby and football pitches, indoor courts, power and cross-training gyms, and a Golf driving range. Place based learning will be facilitated by university sports academies including; Equine, Men's and Women's Rugby, Men's and Women's Football, Rowing, Golf, Netball, and the Athlete Performance Academy.
With a curriculum delivered by staff registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and specialist guest lecturers, cutting-edge insights are brought into teaching and learning directly from experts in psychology. With the benefits of this expertise, you'll develop your knowledge of key psychological theories and concepts through practical activities across a range of contexts. Every aspect of our programme is designed around one core principle: creating positive impacts for people and communities. As a Hartpury graduate in Psychology with Sport and Exercise Perspectives the practical emphasis of the curriculum will leave you well-positioned to pursue a career in psychology or psychology related disciplines.
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