Psychology of Sport and Exercise BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology of Sport and Exercise BSc (Hons)
The role of a sport and exercise psychologist is vital to the world of sport and integral to population health.
Sport psychologists apply psychological knowledge to improve coaching, athlete learning and elite performance. They help athletes in many ways including staying motivated, managing competition pressure and coping with injury and mental health issues. Exercise psychologists, on the other hand, work to encourage the general population to engage in regular sport and exercise. Exercise psychologists also promote the mental health benefits of exercise and its capacity ...
The role of a sport and exercise psychologist is vital to the world of sport and integral to population health.
Sport psychologists apply psychological knowledge to improve coaching, athlete learning and elite performance. They help athletes in many ways including staying motivated, managing competition pressure and coping with injury and mental health issues. Exercise psychologists, on the other hand, work to encourage the general population to engage in regular sport and exercise. Exercise psychologists also promote the mental health benefits of exercise and its capacity to reduce depression and anxiety and improve mood and well-being.
Loughborough University is famed for its contributions to sport science, coaching and elite sport, and our degree in BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and practical skills in relation to the psychological principles applied to sport and exercise – at the UK’s leading university for sport.
Covering all the core areas of psychology for BPS accreditation, our BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology degree will ensure you also gain an in-depth understanding of how psychological factors are used to understand and support the performance and well-being of athletes, coaches, teams and exercisers across the life span. While studying our Sport and Exercise Psychology course you will be taught by world-leading sport and exercise psychologists who are international scholars and practitioners in elite sport, youth sport, motivation, interpersonal relationships and exercise participation.
Our Sport and Exercise Psychology degree offers you exactly the same varied career opportunities as any psychology degree. However, you will emerge as a graduate with a stronger knowledge and skill base for working in the sport and exercise industry, and be better prepared for progressions on to an MSc in the discipline.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2026-09-28
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C8C6
Institution Code
L79
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
48
48
Pass Access with 60 Credits overall including 45 at Level 3. To include 23 distinction grades, rest merit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
48
48
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma will not be acceptable as a stand-alone qualification but will be accepted at DDD overall in conjunction with one A Level at Grade B We consider relevant BTEC subjects including (but not limited to): Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Sport, Business.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48
48
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
48
48
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: D*D plus one A Level at grade B We consider relevant BTEC subjects including (but not limited to): Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Sport, Business.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
48
48
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University.
Extended Project
48
48
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
48
48
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A Levels at grades AB We consider relevant BTEC subjects including (but not limited to): Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Sport, Business.
A level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
48
48
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £29,750 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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