Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
SPOR40460
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The Module covers:
1. Selected theoretical; approaches to understanding human behaviour within sport and exercise settings.
2. Basic processes underlying learning and performance in sport using a human cognitive model.
3. Selected psychological theories that have been applied to exercise adoption, participation and adherence.
1. Selected theoretical; approaches to understanding human behaviour within sport and exercise settings.
2. Basic processes underlying learning and performance in sport using a human cognitive model.
3. Selected psychological theories that have been applied to exercise adoption, participation and adherence.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment.
1x 2000 word portfolio which will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 4. This will consist of 3 x 600 word essays and a series of short answer questions based on material covered in the lectures and in independent study.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via VLE directed assignments and sample questions on module related topics.
1x 2000 word portfolio which will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 4. This will consist of 3 x 600 word essays and a series of short answer questions based on material covered in the lectures and in independent study.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via VLE directed assignments and sample questions on module related topics.
Module Learning Strategies
Students will participate in a combination of lectures and independent learning activities designed to illustrate and explore the relevant concepts.
Contact Hours: (24)
24 hours of Lectures
24 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme (2 x 1hour each week)
Independent Study Hours: (126)
86 hours student-led independent study including assigned readings (24 hours) and self-study material via the use of the VLA (62 hours)
40 hours preparation for the 2000 word portfolio.
Contact Hours: (24)
24 hours of Lectures
24 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme (2 x 1hour each week)
Independent Study Hours: (126)
86 hours student-led independent study including assigned readings (24 hours) and self-study material via the use of the VLA (62 hours)
40 hours preparation for the 2000 word portfolio.
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped IT room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilitites
Internet access sufficient to blackboard
Appropriately and adequately equipped IT room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilitites
Internet access sufficient to blackboard
Module Texts
Berger, B. G., Pargman, D., & Weinberg, R. S. (2002). Foundations of exercise psychology. Morgantown: Fitness Information Technology.
Cox, R. H. (2006). Sport psychology: Concepts and applications. (6th ed.) Dubuque. Iowa: McGraw-Hill.
Schmidt, R. A., & Wrisberg, C. A. (2000). Motor learning and performance: A problem based learning approach. (2nd ed). Champaign IL: Human Kinetics.
Cox, R. H. (2006). Sport psychology: Concepts and applications. (6th ed.) Dubuque. Iowa: McGraw-Hill.
Schmidt, R. A., & Wrisberg, C. A. (2000). Motor learning and performance: A problem based learning approach. (2nd ed). Champaign IL: Human Kinetics.