Sport and Health Psychology for the Masters Programme in Sports Psychology

Education facts

Code: 2PS249

In this course, a variety of aspects of sport and health psychology are discussed in relation to individual and public health. The course uses a holistic approach that emphasizes the interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors as well as their consequences for sport performance, health, and wellness. The course also discusses concepts underlying performance and health including stress, sleep, and emotions, motivation and adherence, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Moreover, the course deals with issues related to health and sport performance considering multiple disciplines within psychology such as developmental, social, and cognitive psychology, occupational health psychology, positive psychology, and psychophysiology. The course content is presented in a format that promotes students' use of material to explain and interpret approaches to basic research methods and interventions. The course is delivered and assessed in English.

Entry requirements

Matematik 2a eller 2b eller 2c/nivå 2a eller 2b eller 2c, Samhällskunskap 1b eller 1a1+1a2/nivå 1b eller 1a1+1a2 Kursen läses i den kronologiska ordning den ges på programmet. Beslut om avvikelse från villkor på kursen fattas av berörd studierektor.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Sport and Health Psychology for the Masters Programme in Sports Psychology

  Umeå University

  Umeå

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 18 February 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %