This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Master’s degree will develop the advanced psychological knowledge to understand critical issues in sport and physical activity, from recreational to elite level. Sport and exercise psychologists seek to understand the ways in which thoughts and emotions can affect performance and exercise participation. They use this knowledge to provide psychological skills support, increase motivation and develop self-belief at all levels, whether that’s encouraging the public to adopt a more active lifestyle or improving the performance of elite competitors. You will graduate with a wide range of professional skills, which include the ability to: critically evaluate current theories and evidence which can be applied to understand and solve complex issues in real world contexts; communicate your ideas and findings effectively to variety of audiences, whether it be coaches, parents, athletes or exercise enthusiasts; apply relevant ethical, legal and professional practice frameworks (such as those required by the BPS and HCPC); Your transferable skills will include oral and written communication, critical evaluation, problem solving, time management, IT and advanced statistical and qualitative analysis techniques.