Studying Sport and Exercise Psychology

Introducing your course leader - Anthony Miller

Hello and welcome to the BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology! I’m Ant, your course leader, and the one you can turn to should you need support at any point. Though whilst I am your course lead, I am only one of many who are here to support you through your journey.

If you wanted to have a peruse at who we are, and what we do, please have a look at the staff profiles in the teaching section below (these are who you will meet during your journey with us at University of Staffordshire!):

I look forward to welcoming you in September.

Listen to our sport psychology podcast: Performing Under Pressure

Our podcast explores how individuals connected to sport can perform under pressure.

In Performing Under Pressure we interview athletes from a variety of sports, sport psychologists, coaches and more to provide a variety of perspectives on coping under pressure, strategies that are effective immediately prior to performance and how they react adaptively to mistakes.

Listen on Spotify

Peak Performance webinar series

Discover more about athlete performance with our Peak Performance webinar series, where our sport psychology researchers discuss topics like the psychology of team dynamics and the impact of stress and motivation on athletic performance.

Watch the webinars

Where could your Sport and Exercise Psychology degree take you?

This degree will put you at the forefront of a growing field, equipping you for roles in sport, healthcare, industry and teaching.

You can go on to train as a qualified sport and exercise psychologist, become a self-employed consultant or work with a sports club or business.

There are opportunities in both public and commercial sectors, with typical roles including:

  • Wellness coach
  • Active living consultant
  • Practising sport psychologist
  • Performance consultant
  • Exercise psychologist
  • Professional sport welfare officer
  • Athlete career and education advisor

Many graduates also pursue Masters-level study in relevant fields of science and technology. You’ll be perfectly placed to take our MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology, which is also delivered through distance learning.

And as a University of Staffordshire student, you'll have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team, from the moment you start University.

Teaching staff

Anthony Miller

Senior Lecturer

I graduated from Staffordshire University with a first class honours in Sport and Exercise Psychology (BPS accredited) in 2016, before completing an MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology (BPS accredited) at Loughborough University in 2017.

Anthony's profile

Dr Stephanie Romano-Smith

Lecturer

I am the course leader of Distance learning Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) degree programme. I also have teaching responsibilities across undergraduate and postgraduate awards in the area of sport and exercise psychology.

Stephanie's profile

Matthew Slater

Professor Of Sport & Exercise Psychology

Matt is a Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology and recognised as an internationally leading scholar on the psychology of leadership and group dynamics.

Matthew's profile

Andrew Wilkinson

Lecturer Sport And Exercise Psychology

I am a lecturer in sport and exercise psychology whose research area focusses on psychophysiological stress and performance under pressure.

Andrew's profile

Karla Drew

Lecturer

I am a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Course leader for the MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology programme. I am also a BPS Chartered, and HCPC Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Karla's profile

Dr Katie Sparks

Lecturer In Sport & Exercise Psychology

I am Sport and Exercise Psychology lecturer, active researcher, and Performance Lifestyle consultant. I am interested in the influence of third-wave strategies on wellbeing and performance in demanding contexts.

Katie's profile

Dr Paul Mansell

Lecturer

I am a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology. I teach on BSc and Msc Sport and Exercise Psychology courses. My research areas include stress mindset, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), psychological wellbeing, and athletic performance.

Paul's profile

Joseph Dixon

Lecturer

Joseph is a Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology. He combines his role at the University with working as an applied practitioner in professional sport and business.

Your next steps

  1. Accept your offer

    An exciting new chapter awaits you here at University of Staffordshire - we can't wait to meet you. Before you can progress with finance or accommodation choices, you'll need to confirm your offer via UCAS.

  2. Apply for student finance

    It's best to arrange your student finance before starting University. You can learn more about student finance and make an application at www.gov.uk/student-finance. Our support team is here to help, get in touch if you have any questions about student finance.

  3. Apply for your accommodation

    We have a range of accommodation to choose from to suit all lifestyles and budgets, including en-suite and accessible rooms. Browse rooms and find out how to apply.

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Social Inclusion

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021