Exercise Psychology Certificate of Credit

An undergraduate-level module for your CPD. It will help you understand various aspects of psychology and how these affect people differently during exercise. Topics include self-esteem/body image, anxiety/depression, pain, and motivation.

This course has 1 intake per year: January

This online Certificate of Credit in Exercise Psychology is worth 20-credits, and will enable you to understand how different aspects of psychology can affect exercise and physical activity differently on an individual.

You will learn about the core principles of exercise psychology, and study key topics areas in exercise psychology including Stress, Affect, Mood, and Emotion, Self-esteem and Body Image, Anxiety and Depression, Pain as well as Theories of Behaviour Change and Motivation.

Exercise psychology focuses on the study of emotional and mental effects of taking part in exercise through focusing on the mind sets of individuals. Exercise psychology suits a wide range of professionals working in a variety of fields from private consultants, psychologists, GPs, coaches, dieticians, personal trainers, health and social care professionals, P.E teacher to those working across different sectors within the health and fitness industry.

Interactive and practical learning

This online learning degree is specifically designed by our expert online tutors and contains plenty of opportunities to interact with tutors and other students through online discussion forums, virtual class room sessions and more traditional forms of communication such as email and Skype.

Supported learning

In addition to our academic teams, you’ll be appointed a dedicated online learner advisor who will support you on any non-academic issues throughout your course.

You’ll also benefit from many other university support services such as student wellbeing, eLibrary and resource centre, IT support and careers and employment service.

Whether you are looking to start your career in Psychology, introduce new theories and skills as someone who works within an exercise, health or fitness profession or are just simply taking this online exercise psychology course for personal interest, you will learn about the models and concepts to help individuals deal with issues they may encounter during physical activities or exercise.

You will require:

• GCSE Maths (minimum grade C)
• GCSE English Language (minimum grade C)*

We also accept Access qualifications (with a grade of 22 merits or a distinction). You must also be 18 years of age or over.

If you have a significant amount of experience within a sports and exercise role or career, your application will also be considered.

By completing this module you can

• Take our Certificate of Credit in Sports Psychology
• Study our BSc (Hons) Psychology, providing you meet the entry requirements

The course is ideal for anyone working in health, health promotion or sports and exercise who wants to know more about the psychology behind exercise and physical activity.