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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 two core areas of Sport, Exercise and Health Science; and Psychology.
Sport, Exercise and Health Science degrees Psychology degrees Sport Performance Centre

Expert Talk

AECC University College have presented a number of free expert talks over the Autumn focusing on the different aspects of sport performance. Join us for our final Autumn Expert Talk this year!

02 Dec

100% ME: Introduction to Anti-Doping in Sport

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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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BRING YOUR 'A' GAME
Bring your passion and ambition to our next open day. Tour our campus, talk to with academic staff and students.
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11/12/2019 13:48:45
RT @BerylBikes: Ride to the polling station tomorrow for FREE with Beryl Bikes. All users will have 2 free 30-minute rides ending in a bay…
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RT @AECCSchoolMU: The SMU are in Harrogate. #BMUS2019 here we come. Looking forward to meeting old friends, catching up on the latest devel…
11/12/2019 13:11:50
A fantastic first step towards a carbon neutral future for #Bournemouth, #Christchurch and #Poole which will involve lifestyle changes for us all. Well done @BCPCouncil 👍 https://t.co/ZabVviZSRS
05/12/2019 21:45:14
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05/12/2019 19:35:07
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05/12/2019 19:15:43
Great research presentations today, thank you 👍 👏 https://t.co/BbVWqtFPYW
04/12/2019 10:40:53
We're proud to support @wave105radio in their 'Cash for Kids Mission Christmas' appeal, as a Drop Off point. Please drop any presents to our Clinic, Parkwood Road, #Bournemouth, BH5 2DF by 16th December. https://t.co/Xp6kI8ILLF #MissionChristmas https://t.co/njv6GUCwBW
03/12/2019 19:39:12
RT @AECCLS: All donations are gratefully received for the Bournemouth Foodbank. Join in with the Reverse Advent Calendar; donate an item…
03/12/2019 14:21:07
Well done @ProfStewC 👍 we are sure you are enjoying the @BPS_DSEP annual conference. Are you being sponsored by @adidas now, due to all those expert sport science and sport psychology talks in the Autumn? 😀 https://t.co/z00yHN1CPY
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