Module Descriptors
UNIT 3: PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
SPOR40556
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Ashley Gill
Email: Ashley.Gill1@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 45
Independent Study Hours: 105
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture room.
Appropriately and adequately equipped learning resource facility.
Various media such as books, journals, publications, computer-based resources and videos to provide current information and research findings. Internet access to research findings.
Presentation facilities.
Appropriately and adequately equipped learning resource facility.
Various media such as books, journals, publications, computer-based resources and videos to provide current information and research findings. Internet access to research findings.
Presentation facilities.
Module Texts
Core Texts:
Cox, R., (1998), Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications, McGraw-Hill Education, New York
Weinberg, R., and Gould, D., (2003), Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Human Kinetics. Leeds
Other Texts:
Cashmore. E., (2002), Sport Psychology: The Key Concepts, Routledge. London.
Hardy, L., and Jones, G., (1996) Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport Theory and Practice of Elite Performers, John-Wiley and Sons Limited
Kerr, J., K., (1997), Motivation and Emotion in sport: Reversal Theory, Psychology Press
Tenebaum, G., (2001), The Practice of Sport Psychology, Fitness Information Technology.
Woods, B., (2001), Psychology in Practice: Sport, Hodder & Stoughton.
Additions
Andersen, M. (2000). Doing Sport Psychology. Champaign, IL. Human Kinetics.
Cox, R. (2002). Sport Psychology. Concepts and Applications, 5th Edition. New York. McGraw-Hill.
Hardy, L., Jones, G. and Gould, D. (1996). Understanding Psychological Preparation for
Sport. Theory and Practice of Elite Performers. Chichester. Wiley. Technology.
Nideffer, R.M. (2001). Assessment in Sport Psychology. Morgantown. Fitness Information
Applied Sport Psychology ? Personal Growth to Peak Performance ? Williams Jean M ? McGraw-Hill ? 2006
Literature reviews in Sports Psychology ? Hanton and Mellalieu ? Nova Science Publishers Inc. - 2006
Cox, R., (1998), Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications, McGraw-Hill Education, New York
Weinberg, R., and Gould, D., (2003), Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Human Kinetics. Leeds
Other Texts:
Cashmore. E., (2002), Sport Psychology: The Key Concepts, Routledge. London.
Hardy, L., and Jones, G., (1996) Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport Theory and Practice of Elite Performers, John-Wiley and Sons Limited
Kerr, J., K., (1997), Motivation and Emotion in sport: Reversal Theory, Psychology Press
Tenebaum, G., (2001), The Practice of Sport Psychology, Fitness Information Technology.
Woods, B., (2001), Psychology in Practice: Sport, Hodder & Stoughton.
Additions
Andersen, M. (2000). Doing Sport Psychology. Champaign, IL. Human Kinetics.
Cox, R. (2002). Sport Psychology. Concepts and Applications, 5th Edition. New York. McGraw-Hill.
Hardy, L., Jones, G. and Gould, D. (1996). Understanding Psychological Preparation for
Sport. Theory and Practice of Elite Performers. Chichester. Wiley. Technology.
Nideffer, R.M. (2001). Assessment in Sport Psychology. Morgantown. Fitness Information
Applied Sport Psychology ? Personal Growth to Peak Performance ? Williams Jean M ? McGraw-Hill ? 2006
Literature reviews in Sports Psychology ? Hanton and Mellalieu ? Nova Science Publishers Inc. - 2006
Module Learning Strategies
45 Hours Contact:-
25 x 1.5 hours tutor-led lecture programme.
5 x 1.5 hours tutor-led and/or student-led presentations and workshop programme.
105 hours student-led guided independent study:-
45 hours research/reading
45 hours revision
15 hours assignment completion
25 x 1.5 hours tutor-led lecture programme.
5 x 1.5 hours tutor-led and/or student-led presentations and workshop programme.
105 hours student-led guided independent study:-
45 hours research/reading
45 hours revision
15 hours assignment completion
Module Indicative Content
This unit provides an introduction to the key issues in exercise psychology, and the key psychological factors that influence performance and participation in sport. It identifies various psychological skills and training methods that can be employed to enhance performance. Learners are required to prepare for and undertake an in class test. They also produce an essay covering the psychological factors affecting optimal sports performance, and how contemporary sport and exercise psychology can be applied through the use of psychological intervention strategies in order to improve performance.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 x 1 hour in class test covering outcome 1 & 2
1 x 1000 word essay covering outcomes 3 & 4
Formative Feedback
Informal feedback will be given to individual students throughout the unit. In addition, specific feedback will be given via the tutor/student led presentations and workshop sessions.
Students are also invited to tutorials following the assessment of submitted work.
This unit links with the practical sports performance unit where additional feedback will be given.
1 x 1000 word essay covering outcomes 3 & 4
Formative Feedback
Informal feedback will be given to individual students throughout the unit. In addition, specific feedback will be given via the tutor/student led presentations and workshop sessions.
Students are also invited to tutorials following the assessment of submitted work.
This unit links with the practical sports performance unit where additional feedback will be given.