What psychological processes are involved in peak performance? That is the main question in this Master’s track. This question is divided into two sub-questions (1) How do you help people perform at their best when it really matters? and (2) How do you help people reach very difficult goals?
Do you want to know more about Sport and Performance Psychology? You can visit our online open day page any time to delve into this study programme. Watch videos, talk to students and deepen your knowledge. Or sign up for an online event or open day.
During this Master’s track you are trained as a scientists-practitioner in Sport and Performance Psychology. This means that you are up to date on scientific developments and are able to translate and apply them in practice. You also have knowledge of psychological theories relevant for performance, as well as the empirical support and applications for these theories.
You learn how to translate insights from sport psychological literature into practical applications. This will help you to coach people in positions such as performance coach, psychological skills trainer, consultant or policymaker.
Examples of questions that are answered in this track are:
On the one hand, you look at individual factors such as self-confidence, concentration, performance anxiety, motivation and flow. On the other hand, you study social factors such as group processes, team performance, leadership, coaching, and the role of the media and the public.
As a graduate in Sport and Performance Psychology you can work as a sport psychologist with athletes, but you are strongly advised to follow postgraduate courses to develop your applied skills as a psychologist.
Career options are:
| Degree programme | MSc |
|---|---|
| Mode | Full-time |
| Credits | 60 ECTS ECTS, 12 months |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Conditions for admission | |
| Starts in | September |
| CROHO code | 66604 |