This course is designed for applicants from a sports science background wanting a professional career as a sports or performance psychology practitioner; applicants can seek accreditation by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) on an individual basis; the course provides an in-depth look at areas such as the factors leading to exercise participation, maintenance and drop-out; elements that affect human performance; how to maximise performance; and the psychology behind sport; the course is application-based, with a strong focus on how sport and performance psychology principles can be applied effectively.