Sport Psychology

About this programme

Accredited | Work placement opportunities | International students can apply | Study Abroad opportunities Studying Psychology in Sport & Exercise at Liverpool Hope University gives you the chance to explore how the mind influences performance, motivation and wellbeing in sport and physical activity. Based at Hope Park, this BPS‑accredited degree lets you dive into the science behind behaviour, decision‑making and human performance, preparing you for exciting opportunities across the wider sport and health sectors. You’ll learn how athletes think, how teams work, and how psychology can improve confidence, resilience and physical performance. With small‑group teaching, supportive lecturers and applied experience opportunities, you’ll build real‑world experience alongside your academic knowledge. If you’re passionate about sport but curious about the mental side of performance, this degree gives you the perfect mix of psychology, sport science and applied practice. It’s ideal for students who want a future career helping people perform at their best whether in elite sport, community programmes or health and wellbeing roles. Teaching on the Psychology in Sport & Exercise degree is structured into lectures, where all students are taught together, seminars in smaller groups of around 15–20 students, and tutorials typically with no more than 10 students. In the first year of the course, students have approximately 12 teaching hours each week, which reduces to around 10 hours in the second and third years. In addition to face-to-face teaching, you are expected to dedicate a nu