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Welcome to the School of Psychology, Sport and Physical Activity

An academic school inspired towards excellence in learning, research and consultancy in three core areas of Sport, Exercise and Health Science, Psychology and Rehabilitation.
Sport, Exercise and Health Science degrees Psychology degrees Sport Performance Centre

Sport, Exercise and Health Science Degrees

Through our full time undergraduate and postgraduate 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.

Awarded British Association of Sport and Exercise Science endorsement

We are pleased to announce that our BSc (Hons) Sport Science and BSc (Hons) Sport, Exercise and Health Science course have been successfully endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) for sport, exercise and health science courses.
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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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Bournemouth Rugby

Head of School of Psychology, Sport and Physical Activity, Prof Stewart Cotterill talks about his role at Bournemouth Rugby Club as: 'Head of Mental Performance and Wellbeing". Explaining how we support Bournemouth Rugby to enhance player performance across the whole club.
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