Colombo Institute of Research & Psychology - CIRP - Diploma of Higher Education in Psychology & Sports Science

Course Overview

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 & Psychology  (Check transfer options) or completing a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with a Specialization in Sports Psychology.

Please check-out the Dual Qualification Series offered by CIRP

How is the program delivered?

Program is delivered using modern teaching methods and training techniques that inspires the minds of the students creating enthusiasm, interest and motivation to explore further in to the field. A variety of methods from face to face lectures to case studies, journal discussions, workshops and seminars, small group discussions and group activities are used to create and maintain passion of the students.

Program Structure

Qualification Title                   : Diploma of Higher Education in  Psychology & Sports Science

Qualification Level                 : UK RQF Level 5

Awarding Body                      : Colombo Institute of Research & Psychology UK          

Credits                                    : 240 UK RQF Credits

Modules                                  : 16

Duration                                  : 02 Years

Progression                              : BSc (Hons) Psychology Final Year

Transfer Options                     : Available

Combinations                          : Dual Qualifications & Double Majors

Accreditation                          : Tertiary & Vocational Education Commission, Sri Lanka

Schedule                                 : Weekday or Weekends

Delivery                                  : On Campus or Online

Intakes                                    : February & September

Module Structure

Core Psychology Modules (Each module is worth 15 UK RQF Credits)

1. Introduction to Psychology                    

2. Biopsychology                                             

3. Cognitive Psychology                                                

4. Developmental Psychology                 

5. Social Psychology                                       

6. Memory                                                         

7. Personality                                                    

Sports Psychology Modules (Each module is worth 15 UK RQF Credits)

1. Introduction to Sports Psychology                                

2. Training & Skill Development                                                                           

3. Life Style and Well-being                                                                   

4. Coaching for Sports                                                                       

5. Performance Enhancement                                                    

 Common Modules  (Each module is worth 15 UK RQF Credits)

1. Research Methods – Quantitate         

2. Research Methods – Qualitative         

3. Statistics 1                                                     

4. Statistics 2       

Assessments

Assessments are designed to ensure that the students have achieved the required learning outcomes. Students are provided opportunity to take a range of assessments that will empower students to face the various different challenges and demands of their work life upon graduation including written examinations, essays and assignments submitted online, individual and group presentations, social media projects, mini research projects.