Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Sport and Exercise Psychology] From Bangor University

ÊIt is designed to provide a scientific understanding of the human mind, brain, behaviour, and experience, and of the complex interactions between these, as applied to competitive and recreational sport and exercise. The course also provides an understanding of the physiology of exercise and an appreciation of how the mind and the body interact to influence human performance.

The Bachelor Degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Hons) is offered byÊBangor University.

Bangor is the ideal choice for those wishing to study Sport and Excercise Psychology. Our degrees are accredited by theÊ British Psychological Society and staff have been at the forefront of the discipline since the early days of its development in the UK. The School currently has the largest concentration of leading Sports Psychologists in Britain.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• YouÕll be studying at a research-led Sport Science School Ð 7th in the UK (REF 2014);
• We are rated 10th in the UK for overall quality (Guardian University Guide 2016);
• The SchoolÕs Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance (IPEP), is internationally renowned for its work in sport and exercise psychology
• This course draws on expertise from IPEP staff who are world leading researchers in this field;
• Staff regularly provide sport psychology and leadership expertise to national teams such as British Gymnastics, GB Telemark Ski Team, the England and Wales Cricket Board; National Governing Bodies such as UK Sport and the Sports Council for Wales (Sport Wales); and organisations such as the Ministry of Defense, Lloyds TSB and Ericsson;
• Students have access facilities to enable computer based testing of psychological processes, and bespoke systems and experiments for Final Year student projects can be designed, written or adapted by the SchoolÕs experienced computer programmer.

The BSc degree course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) to provide students with Graduate Basis for Chartered membership of the Society, the necessary first step in a career as a psychologist in the UK. It also provides excellent preparation for careers in sport science and the sport, fitness and health industries. Please note: if you wish to follow a British Psychological Society accredited programme of study to Masters Level, you will need to apply to the BSc degree and then follow an accredited MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology programme.