Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons)

Coventry University's Psychology with Sport and Exercise BSc (Hons) equips students with the psychological knowledge and practical skills to understand motivation, resilience and well-being in athletic and exercise contexts. The programme suits those pursuing careers across elite sport, physical activity, fitness, mental health, education and healthcare, and covers core areas including biological psychology, cognitive processes, applied sport and exercise psychology, and independent research.

Delivered full-time on campus in Coventry over three years (or four years on the sandwich route with a work placement), the course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) on an open-ended basis. Graduates achieving at least a 2:2 are eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, the foundation for progressing towards chartered psychologist status. The university holds a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 and five QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities.