Welcome to the School of Psychology, Sport and Physical Activity
An academic school inspired towards excellence in learning, research and consultancy in two core areas of Sport, Exercise and Health Science; and Psychology.
Sport, Exercise and Health Science degrees Psychology degrees Sport Performance Centre

Sport, Exercise and Health Science Degrees

Through our courses you will gain scientific knowledge the core disciplines underpinning sport, exercise and health science, alongside applied practice and hands-on experience which will be crucial for your future career

Psychology Degrees

Built on our successful reputation and experience in scientific and evidence-based approaches to practice, all of our psychology courses follow the requirements and standards of the British Psychological Society (BPS) which means when you graduate you will be work-ready.

Sport Performance Centre

The Sport Performance Centre provides a range of sport science, performance and rehabilitation testing, analysis and intervention services to external clients and user groups.
Partnership with the Armed Forces Para Snowsport Team

Exercise Centre

Part of the AECC University College Chiropractic Clinic, the Exercise Centre provides a designated area in which patients can be assessed. Equipment is primarily for rehabilitation, injury resistance and performance enhancement can also be delivered.

Support Local Rugby and Sporting Community

We are proud to announce that we will be Match Day Sponsors for our partners Bournemouth Rugby Club’s upcoming match against Cramborne on Saturday 26 January 2019

Research Centre

The Centre for Health, Exercise and Sport Science Research (CHESS) encompasses all physical and psychological aspects of exercise, health and sport science research.
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24/04/2019 12:58:09
We're looking forward to speaking with students at UCAS Dorset today about our specialist health science courses and university life. Thinking about a rewarding career in health? Interested in sport, psychology, physical activity or well-being - then find out more about our specialist courses underpinned by hands-on clinical experience πŸ’œπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€βš•οΈπŸ‘¨πŸ»β€βš•οΈ aecc.ac.uk/study #Bournemouth #Healthcare #University #HealthScience #Health #Psychology #Sport #SportScience #Exercise #Fitness #Dorset #UCAS #Chiropractic #Student #Study #StudyUk
24/04/2019 12:55:10
In this quick lunch-time read, Professor Stewart Cotterill from @AECCSchoolPSPA helps us get to the bottom of #underfuelling & the effects it has on the physical #health & #mentalhealth of athletes: https://t.co/3dkfr1UWVE β³πŸ“° #Sport #Athlete #Psychology #Bournemouth #nutrition https://t.co/KeCEJ66bxc
24/04/2019 12:49:57
You may have seen recent media reports about under-fuelling and over-training in athletes, but what exactly does that mean? πŸ’­πŸ‘Ÿ In this quick lunch-time read, Professor Stewart Cotterill helps us get to the bottom of 'under-fuelling' and the effects it has on the physical and mental health of athletes β³πŸ“° It is important for everyone, amateur or professional, to consider their training routine and nutrition. We all need to look after our body! #HeyAECC #Sport #Athlete #Underfuelling #mentahealth #psychology #sportscience #fitness #nutrition #health #healthcare #bournemouth #dorset #university #performance #sportperformance #training
24/04/2019 11:32:18
Thinking about a rewarding career in #health? Interested in #sport, #psychology, #physicalactivity or #wellbeing - then head on over to our stand and find out more about our specialist courses underpinned by hands-on clinical experience πŸ’œπŸ‘©πŸΎβ€βš•οΈπŸ‘¨πŸ»β€βš•οΈ #Bournemouth #Healthcare #University https://t.co/9FI3HRfhlV
23/04/2019 13:43:32
RT @ProfStewC: If you are a qualified or trainee sport psych I would be very grateful if you could take a look at this survey. It takes 10-…
23/04/2019 13:10:23
Join our @AECCSchoolMU experts and @StAndMedicine for this brilliant MSK short course delivered at the University of St Andrews. Point of Care #Ultrasound (POCUS) is an increasingly important skill for #Healthcare Practitioners - join us in #Scotland: https://t.co/J9u8hdZ0RK πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏπŸ’œ https://t.co/jYPD5MpQNF
22/04/2019 16:54:03
What a bank holiday weekend! We hope you’ve made the most of the glorious weather. There’s still time to don that bikini, throw on the board shorts, and hit our award-winning beaches. Nowhere beats it... πŸ’œβ˜€οΈπŸŒ΄β›±πŸ‘™πŸ§’ #HeyAECC Don’t forget campus re-opens fully tomorrow πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ“† πŸ“· ig/ aeccuniversitycollege #Bournemouth #Studentlife #Health #Wellbeing #Dorset #LoveBournemouth #Beach #BankHoliday #Study #StudyUK
Happy Bank Holiday Weekend! Don that bikini, throw on the shorts, and hit the sand. Bournemouth; nowhere beats it... πŸ’œβ˜€οΈβ›±πŸ‘™πŸ§’ β€’ β€’ β€’ #heyaecc #bournemouth #lovebournemouth #southcoast #lifestyle #unilife #universitylife #seaside #health #wellbeing #wellness #studentlife #southbourne #beachlife #beach #dorset #studentblogger #sea #bankholidayweekend #study #studyuk #studyabroad #coastwiththemost #blueflagbeach
22/04/2019 15:47:59
Happy Bank Holiday weekend; keep it easy breezy β˜€οΈπŸŒ΄πŸ€™πŸ» β€’ β€’ β€’ #bournemouth #lovebournemouth #easterbreak #easter #sunshine #studentlife #bankholidayweekend #student #unilife #universitylife #heyaecc #dorset #palmtree #coastallife #coastallifestyle #health #wellbeing #wellness
19/04/2019 10:18:45
18/04/2019 14:23:39
RT @jonny_trumble: Back @AECCSchoolMU for the last practical workshop session! Numbers almost done and confidence scanning #MSK patients gr…

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