MRes Sport and Exercise Psychology

About This Course

This programme has been designed provide students with the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of the principles and application of research design and analytical methods relevant to the scientific study of the psychology of sport and exercise. The programme facilitates the integration of theory and professional practice, and throughout the programme the research process and emphasis on student autonomy of learning become increasingly important.

Professional accreditation

Students may have the opportunity to prepare for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) supervisory experience training, which is normally a pre-requisite of the Association’s professional accreditation.

BASES also organises an annual student conference. Former MSc students have won prestigious awards for ‘Best Postgraduate Verbal Presentation’ and ‘Best Postgraduate Poster Presentation’ at the BASES Student Conferences. These awards are open to MSc, MRes and PhD students from all UK Universities.

Qualification

MRes/Certificate: Students who complete 60 credits of taught modules gain a certificate award

What will you study on this course?

The programme facilitates the integration of theory and professional practice, and throughout the programme the research process and emphasis on student autonomy of learning become increasingly important.

Careers

Possible future careers:

Study for a PhD (at Bangor University or elsewhere)
Lecturer in Further or Higher Education
Teacher
Physiotherapy
Research Assistant (universities and NHS)
Laboratory Specialised Technician (e.g. sports clubs, hospitals)
Police and Armed Services
Social Care work
Consultant.