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Already working in the world of sport? Or want to make the move into this field? Look no further. We’ve teamed up with Everton in the Community (the official charity of Everton Football Club) to offer a distinctive opportunity for anyone with an interest in sport, physical activity and mental health.
You’ll work with academics, practitioners and other professionals to understand the relationship between movement and our minds. We’ll also help you examine how mental health can be improved – and compromised – by taking part in sport, physical activity and exercise.
Knowing what makes an effective programme for promoting good mental health is key, so you’ll spend time examining others and designing your own. You’ll also have the opportunity to carry out research which focuses on policy and creating impact.
You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in a relevant sports-related discipline. Suitable subjects include sports development, sports management, sport and exercise science, sports coaching, sports psychology, sociology of sport, and physical activity and health. If you have a degree in a related field, such as education, psychology, sociology, mental health, public health, or business and management, you are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants with a lower second class honours degree in one of the above disciplines, in addition to relevant work or other experience in the field of sport, physical activity and mental health, may also be admitted at the Department’s discretion.
Evidence of a suitable standard of English literacy and numeracy, such as GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), is also desirable.
If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’.
English Language Requirements
International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
If your current level of English is half a band lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.
See our website for fees
Our MSc Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health prepares you for a range of rewarding career paths in community and professional sport, education, youth work, business and marketing, and events.
Students from this course have secured a range of roles including:
sport and mental health officer
personal development manager
mental health and wellbeing practitioner
health navigator
player care officer
children and young people’s mental health promotion worker
research assistant
teacher and lecturer
health and wellbeing manager
social prescription worker
education and mental health practitioner
Want to specialise further? You’ll be in a great position to progress to doctoral study in sport and physical activity or another related field.
Compulsory modules:
Applied Research Dissertation in Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health
Mental Health and Mental Illness: Prevalence, Determinants and Inequality
Research Methods and Programme Design in Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health
The Policy Process in Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health
Two of:
Mental Health Awareness for Community Sports Participants and Practitioners
Mental Health Awareness for Performance Sport Athletes and Practitioners
Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health Promotion for Adults and Older People
Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health Promotion for Children and Young People
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