Sport Psychology

Understand how behaviour, developmental processes, and the mind affect sports performance with our Sport Psychology degree

Improve athletic performance and well-being by getting to know the human experience with our Sport Psychology degree. Under a scientific lens, you will explore key factors affecting sports performance, such as:

- anxiety

- self-confidence

- motivation

- concentration

- sport injuries.

Our Sport Psychology BSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). You will be eligible for the Graduate Membership with the BPS by successfully completing this course.

World-class sports facilities

With our Sport Psychology course, you will get access to our world-class sports facilities, including our gymnasium, training pitches, and the Sir Mo Farah Athletics Track.

A close-knit community

We are smaller than many other universities. This allows the psychology department to foster a close-knit community of students and staff. Our student, Ashika, explains that our “lecturers are really friendly. You can ask them anything”.

Work placements: build professional experience

You may also undertake a paid work placement in the local or wider London area during your Sport Psychology degree.

Previous students have worked within:

- mental health charities

- schools

- sports coaching.