The Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (QSEP) (Stage 2) is the independent route to training as a sport and exercise psychologist for those who are unable, or choose not, to undertake a professional doctorate at university.
Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Stage 2)
Duration | Flexible (2 years minimum, with 2, 3, and 4 year assessment tracks available) |
Enrolment (entry) requirements | Graduate Membership with the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership Society-accredited MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology Access to a suitable placement (paid or voluntary) |
Start date | Flexible |
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The flexibility of the qualification means there are no restrictions on the type of work that can do, so long as you can demonstrate how it relates to the underlying competencies.
This flexibility also enables you to undertake your training while you are working in the field and acquiring valuable practical experience.
After completing this qualification you'll be able to apply for Chartered Membership of the BPS, full membership of the Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology, and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
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The QSEP (Stage 2) involves structured supervised practice over a period of 2, 3 or 4 years, depending on whether you wish to train on a full-time or a part-time basis and your access to appropriate development opportunities.
Your supervised practice will build upon the academic components of your Stage 1 training by enabling you to develop and demonstrate your skills to doctoral level in:
- professional practice
- consultancy
- research and communication
You will receive supervision and support from your Co-ordinating Supervisor, who will act as your mentor throughout your training on the qualification, in addition to support from the society’s Qualifications Office, with the goal of ensuring that you are competent to practice independently in a range of settings.
You may also choose to engage additional supervisory support for specific aspects of your supervised practice.
For further details consult the Candidate Handbook.
The first step is to consult the Candidate Handbook and make sure you fulfil the entry requirements of the qualification.
After this you should aim to contact a Co-ordinating Supervisor using the Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors.
- Please note: if you completed an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology prior to 2007 you will need to consult the information at the bottom of this page for how to meet the entry requirements.
The Candidate Handbook will help you to find a Co-ordinating Supervisor using RAPPS. Supervision with your Co-ordinating Supervisor is an important part of your training on the qualification, and therefore it is advisable to contact more than one Co-ordinating Supervisor before agreeing terms.
Your Co-ordinating Supervisor will be able to explore with you how you might develop and demonstrate the competencies within your current job or placement.
Once you have secured a Co-ordinating Supervisor, the next step is to complete the enrolment application forms found on the Forms and Handbooks tab.
The Candidate Handbook will guide you through the process, and if you have any queries the Qualifications Team is available to help via email and telephone.
For more information please contact [email protected]
Enrolment for QSEP (Stage 2) on the basis of a pre-2007 MSc
Assessment consists of a written portfolio assessing progress and competence, and a viva relating to the contents of the portfolio.
The first two submissions are formative, and the final submission (including the viva) is summative.
This enables you to receive feedback to support your development as you progress through each of your submissions.
Submission points vary according to whether you are enrolled on a 2, 3 or 4 year track.
Your Co-ordinating Supervisor is available to support you in preparing your submissions, although this does not constitute a formal assessment of your work.
Further details can be found in the Candidate Handbook.
The Sport and Exercise Qualifications Board will be running Supervisor training workshops for those wishing to provide supervision on the QSEP and for existing supervisors who would like to refresh their QSEP training.
The Supervisor training is a requirement that needs to be completed by anyone wishing to supervise candidates on the QSEP.
Requirements
To be a supervisor you must be:
- Chartered
- HCPC Registered
- a Full Member of the Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology (normally for at least two years)
To find out more information about becoming a coordinating supervisor, please contact [email protected]
Please use the links below to download the requisite forms and handbooks:
Enrolment Forms
Your enrolment application documents should be submitted electronically via Hightail.
As part of your electronic enrolment you must ensure:
- That all the documents are signed with an electronic signature (scanned and inserted) and not typed
- Certificates are authenticated copies. By authenticated copy we mean a photocopy/scanned version that has been signed on by your co-ordinating supervisor with a written statement to confirm they have seen the true copy
- The enhanced DBS is full scan of pages 1 and 2
- All documents are enclosed in a zipped folder labelled with your name, membership number and qualification you are enrolling on
Handbooks and Regulations
Fees
Additional Documents
The documents on this page are only available to candidates from the appropriate cohorts.
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2015 Candidates
2018 Candidates
Competency Submissions
All competency submissions must be uploaded via the following link:
For more information about how to put together and label the submission please refer to your candidate handbook.
Progress Submissions
All progress submissions must be uploaded via the following link:
For more information about how to put together and label the submission please refer to your candidate handbook.