Sport & Exercise Psychology

What is Sport and Exercise Psychology?

Sport psychology seeks to understand the psychological variables affecting the behaviour of individuals, teams or organisations in sport, and how lifestyle issues influence their well-being. Practitioners in sport psychology offer services to athletes, teams and to others engaged in competitive sport, be it at elite, youth or recreational level, to promote performance enhancement and personal development.

Exercise psychology seeks to understand the psychological benefits of exercise and physical activity, and the importance of exercise for the individual and how to promote lifelong participation. Practitioners in exercise psychology will typically work with individuals or organisations who wish to optimise the value of exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.

What qualifications in Sport and Exercise Psychology does the Society offer?

The Society offers two qualifications in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

• Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Stage 1)

and the

• Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Stage 2)

All candidates for either Qualification must be Graduate Members of the Society and must hold the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership

All candidates for the Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Stage 2) must hold either the Society’s own Stage 1 Qualification or an accredited MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

The Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Stage 1) provides the necessary underpinning knowledge (equivalent to an MSc, and the alternative route to gaining Stage 1 for those who are unable to undertake a Society-accredited MSc in Sport and Exercise psychology).

Further information on the Society’s Stage 1 Qualification can be found on the downloads page.

All candidates for the Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Stage 2) must hold either the Society’s own Stage 1 Qualification or an accredited MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology

The Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Stage 2) consists of supervised practice and the demonstration of competence in sport and exercise Psychology through a portfolio of competence.

Further information on the Society’s Stage 2 Qualification can be found on the downloads page.

Supervision

All supervisors for the Society's Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Stage 2) must be Chartered Psychologists with Full Membership of the DSEP and registered with the Health Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist. They also must have at least two years experience as a Chartered Psychologist. Further information on supervision and supervisors is available on the supervisors webpage.

Links

Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Areas of Psychology - Sport and Exercise Psychology