Sports Psychology is a specialty in applied psychology that uses a broad range of techniques to facilitate sportsmen and women improve their performance, increase attention and concentration on their goals, psychological well-being, prevent and alleviate distress and working under pressure, resolve crises, and increase their ability to function better in their professional and personal life.
Sports psychologists support sports teams and individual athletes and from the beginners to professional and international level players and pay particular attention to psychological strength, resilience, motivation and emotional well-being.
Using psychological concepts in identifying factors affecting performance, supporting them overcome weaknesses and limitations, protecting them from negative effects of busy schedules and supporting them achieve their best, professionals in Sports Psychology serve the field of sports working in many different types of sports and games.
In a fast phased, sophisticated world pressure to achieve for sports teams and athletes increase day by day. Governments, Sports Clubs, Sports Organizations and even schools are looking for professionals who could support their teams to do better. As a results Sports Psychology is becoming more and more popular everywhere in the world, creating a high demand for those who are qualified and trained in these areas. Therefore this field offers many job opportunities across the world and not to forget the popularity, traveling opportunities, social recognition and very high monetary rewards these positions involved.
Diploma of Higher Education in Sports Psychology (DHEPSp)
This Level 5 Diploma is designed to provide students with the ground knowledge required to start their journey towards becoming a professional in Sports psychology. Program provides a thorough understanding of behaviors and thinking of humans through core modules delivered in the first two semester and then go on to introduce the students to applications of psychology in supporting and facilitating Sportsmen and women and working with people in the field of Sports.
At the end of the DHEPSp, you will cover the content covered in the first two years of the Bachelor;s degree in Psychology as well as knowledge relevant to first two years of a degree in Sports psychology. Hence giving you the opportunity to select your academic and career path at the end of the second year.
You have the options of completing a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Psychology, A Double Major in Sports Science and psychology (Check transfer options) or completing a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with a Specialization in Sports Psychology.
Program Structure
Qualification Title : Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology and Sports Science
Qualification Level : UK RQF Level 5
Awarding Body : Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology UK
Credits : 240 UK RQF Credits
Modules : 16
Duration : 02 Years
Progression : BSc (Hons) Psychology Final Year
Transfer Options : Available
Combinations : Dual Qualifications and Double Majors
Accreditation : Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission, Sri Lanka
Entry Criteria
Educational Qualifications – Standard Entry
Completed A/L (SL / Edexcel / Cambrdige / Recognized examinations body) with a minimum of 2 Passes in any Stream
or have completed a Foundation Programme awarded by a recognized College /University
Educational Qualifications – Special considerations for mature students
A professional qualification with two (02) years work experience in a relevant field
or follow the Access Diploma to Higher Education at CIRP
Language Requirement
A high level of English Proficiency is required to successfully complete this programme.
English Proficiency of the students will be assessed in the beginning of the programs and students who do not meet the expected standard will be asked to follow the English Language Proficient Program (ELPP) offered by CIRP and obtain the required level of mastery before commencing the program
Award and Certificate
DHEP qualifications awarded by CIRP and is recognized by TVEC Sri Lanka. Certificate is issued by CIRP and you are able to get the certificate attested by TVEC Sri Lanka as a registered qualification when you apply for foreign universities.
