Sport & Exercise Psychology - Applied - Waterford

The overall aim of the course is to educate specialists in the field of Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology.



Graduates will have the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to work in the area of enhancing sports performance, sports participation and best practice at a variety of age and performance levels. Graduates will have the ability to further the psychological development of athletes, coaches, teachers and other specialists from a broad-based, sound theoretical and applied course.



Applied sports psychology focuses on teaching skills to enhance athletic performance such as goal setting and imagery.

Year 1 Modules

Applied Sport Psychology

Executive Business Coaching

Contemporary Social

Psychology

Exercise Psychology

Team Building Strategies

Sports Performance Psychology

Level 8 in sports science, recreation and sport or physical education, psychology or a related discipline and a level of significant performance and/or coaching experience in sport accompanied by necessary qualifications OR Equivalent qualification.

1.5 YEARS – PART-TIME

Blended delivery with three residential weeks, one per semester

Start Date: September 2024