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Postgraduate PG Dip
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Develop intervention strategies by analysing how psychological theories contribute to sports studies and how they apply to health education.

Course Overview
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L27 -
Headingley Campus Beckett Park -
Full-Time -
1 Year -
11 Sep 2023
Taught at the Carnegie School of Sport – this course will help you develop professional and ethical competencies in the research and application of psychology within sport and exercise settings.
As part of your course you’ll:
- Evaluate psychological theories
- Examine issues such as self-determination, psychological resilience and the effects of exercise on mood
- Analyse biological, cultural and environmental factors that can influence sport performance and physical activity
- Develop professional competencies linked to the pursuit of a career as a Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist
During the course, you'll benefit from the expertise and knowledge of our staff, studying at a university that is passionate about sport.
A member of our experienced course team will be on hand to support you throughout your learning journey, offering personalised advice to aid your professional development and help you realise your career aspirations.
Why study Sport and Exercise Psychology at Leeds Beckett University...
- Work alongside academics who help to nurture the next generation of athletes at the university's groundbreaking sports psychology centre
- Develop an in-depth understanding of psychology, adopting a critical approach to its application within sport and exercise settings
- You'll be among the first students to take advantage of the university’s new state-of-the-art Carnegie School of Sport building
- Take advantage of our sport volunteering opportunities, which have previously included global events such as the Olympics, World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games
Carnegie School of Sport Heritage We have a long history in sports education stretching back to 1933 and the prestigious Carnegie College of Physical Training. Today, alumni of this college and its successor institutions are leaders in national and international sport.
