MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology (Online)

Designed for graduates and professionals seeking to qualify as sport and exercise psychologists, this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited MSc from Health Sciences University covers contemporary sport and exercise psychology theory and practice. Core modules span performance psychology, mental health and counselling, psychology of injury and recovery, performance vision, exercise and physical activity, and research methods, alongside a dissertation. The programme aims to develop evidence-based, applied practitioners capable of addressing real-world performance challenges.

The course is delivered entirely online through seminars, workshops, self-paced tasks, group forums, and video tutorials, with assessment methods including essays, blogs, consultancy reports, and video production. Students can also undertake remotely mentored applied practice experiences. It runs over 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time, starting in September. The programme leads to an MSc, PgDip, or PgCert and holds BPS accreditation. It is led by Dr Stephanie Tibbert, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Health Sciences University.