BSc (Hons) Psychology (Sport & Exercise Studies) with Foundation Year in Canterbury United Kingdom | Canterbury Christ Church University

What you’ll learn

• Explore how motivation, mindset, and mental health influence athletic performance and physical activity.
• Examine the psychological processes that impact athletes, exercisers, and those wanting to be physically active.
• Develop practical skills in research and data analysis to investigate how people think, feel, and behave in sport and exercise settings.
• Dive into the psychology of winning, learn how to boost confidence and resilience, and study how to support people coming back from injuries and trauma.
• Apply your knowledge in real-life situations through case studies and research projects in sport and exercise psychology.

Taught by expert academics and active researchers, this course blends psychological theory with real-world sport and exercise practice.

What’s more, you’ll learn in our specialist psychology and sport labs using professional equipment, gaining hands-on experience from the start. You can also opt for a placement year to gain industry experience before graduating.

Whether you’re aiming to become a sport psychologist, work in health and fitness, or support mental wellbeing through exercise, this sports psychology degree will give you the practical skills and scientific understanding to thrive.