Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
SPOR40433
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Jamie Barker
Email: J.B.Barker@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 22
Independent Study Hours: 128
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Cox, R. H. (2002) 'Sports Psychology: Concepts and Applications.' (5th Edition). Dubuque, Iowa. W. C. Brown.
ISBN:
Gill, D. L. (2000). 'Psychological Dynamics of Sport and Exercise'. (2nd Edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
ISBN: 0-87322-956-8.
Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (1999). 'Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology.' Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
ISBN: 0-88011-824-5
Schmidt, R. A., & Wrisberg, C. A. (2000) 'Motor Learning and Performance: A problem based approach'. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics. ISBN: 0-88011-500-9
ISBN:
Gill, D. L. (2000). 'Psychological Dynamics of Sport and Exercise'. (2nd Edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
ISBN: 0-87322-956-8.
Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (1999). 'Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology.' Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
ISBN: 0-88011-824-5
Schmidt, R. A., & Wrisberg, C. A. (2000) 'Motor Learning and Performance: A problem based approach'. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics. ISBN: 0-88011-500-9
Module Learning Outcome
1. Be able to apply a psychological mode of enquiry to analyse human behaviour in sport and exercise. (KU, L, A)
2. Be able to describe different theoretical approaches to understanding human behaviour within sports settings.
(KU, L, A)
3. Demonstrate knowledge of selected psychological theories related to exercise adoption, participation and
adherence (KU, L, A)
4. Be able to outline the basic processes underlying learning and performance in sport using a human cognitive model.
(KU, L, A)
5. Be able to collect and interpret data, outline related research and report this process in a scientific written format.
(E, PS, C)
2. Be able to describe different theoretical approaches to understanding human behaviour within sports settings.
(KU, L, A)
3. Demonstrate knowledge of selected psychological theories related to exercise adoption, participation and
adherence (KU, L, A)
4. Be able to outline the basic processes underlying learning and performance in sport using a human cognitive model.
(KU, L, A)
5. Be able to collect and interpret data, outline related research and report this process in a scientific written format.
(E, PS, C)
Module Assessment
A PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%.
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Module Indicative Content
The course covers:
1. Selected theoretical approaches to understanding human behaviour within sports settings.
2. Basic processes underlying learning and performance in sport using a human cognitive module
3. Selected psychological theories that have been applied to exercise adoption, participation and adherence.
Students will participate in a combination of lectures, experiential laboratories and independent learning designed
to illustrate and explore relevant concepts.
1. Selected theoretical approaches to understanding human behaviour within sports settings.
2. Basic processes underlying learning and performance in sport using a human cognitive module
3. Selected psychological theories that have been applied to exercise adoption, participation and adherence.
Students will participate in a combination of lectures, experiential laboratories and independent learning designed
to illustrate and explore relevant concepts.
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
5 x 2 hour laboratory sessions
88 hours student-led independent study including assigned readings (24 hours) and self study material via Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) (64 hours)
40 hours preparation for the 2000 word portfolio assessment.
5 x 2 hour laboratory sessions
88 hours student-led independent study including assigned readings (24 hours) and self study material via Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) (64 hours)
40 hours preparation for the 2000 word portfolio assessment.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment.
1 x 2000 word portfolio which will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. This will consist of a series of short answer questions based on material covered in the lectures and laboratory sessions. It will also incorporate a laboratory report.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via VLE directed assignment and sample questions on module related topics.
1 x 2000 word portfolio which will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. This will consist of a series of short answer questions based on material covered in the lectures and laboratory sessions. It will also incorporate a laboratory report.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via VLE directed assignment and sample questions on module related topics.
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre.
Appropriately and adequately equipped Sport and Exercise Psychology laboratory.
Appropriately and adequately equipped IT room.
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Learning Support technician.
Appropriately and adequately equipped Sport and Exercise Psychology laboratory.
Appropriately and adequately equipped IT room.
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Learning Support technician.