Sport and Exercise Psychology with Foundation Year

About this course

Sport and exercise psychology examines the psychological factors that influence participation in sport and physical activity, and the role that psychological skills and understanding can play in enhancing both performance and health. It asks how athletes prepare mentally for competition, why some people persist with exercise while others drop out, how coaches can motivate athletes more effectively, and how psychological principles can be applied to improve wellbeing through physical activity. It is a discipline that connects fundamental psychological science to practical questions in sport, coaching and public health. At the University of Keele this four-year full-time programme begins with a foundation year for those who need additional preparation before the main degree. You will explore the application of psychology to sport coaching and performance as well as to exercise, health and

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 57% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 13% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 9% of graduatescards →

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