Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT, EXERCISE, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
SPOR40796
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Stephanie Romano-Smith
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The 24 weeks of the module will cover sport psychology, motor learning, exercise psychology, and physical activity.
Content includes
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.
4. The benefits of physical activity behaviour as part of a healthy lifestyle and understanding of the prevalence of physical activity world-wide
5. How physical activity can be measures among individuals and populations.
Content includes
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.
4. The benefits of physical activity behaviour as part of a healthy lifestyle and understanding of the prevalence of physical activity world-wide
5. How physical activity can be measures among individuals and populations.
Module Learning Strategies
Students will participate in a combination of lectures, labs and independent learning activities designed and delivered through Blackboard / Moodle to explore the relevant concepts.
Contact hours: (48)
24 hours of lectures (1 hour each)
24 hours of labs (1 hour each)
Independent Study Hours: (228)
24 hours of Blackboard / Moodle related tasks (1 hour each)
80 hours preparation for the two exams
148 hours study-led independent study including assigned readings and self-study activities as presented via Blackboard / Moodle
Contact hours: (48)
24 hours of lectures (1 hour each)
24 hours of labs (1 hour each)
Independent Study Hours: (228)
24 hours of Blackboard / Moodle related tasks (1 hour each)
80 hours preparation for the two exams
148 hours study-led independent study including assigned readings and self-study activities as presented via Blackboard / Moodle
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped sport and exercise laboratory
Appropriately and adequately equipped IT room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Internet access sufficient to blackboard
Appropriately and adequately equipped sport and exercise laboratory
Appropriately and adequately equipped IT room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Internet access sufficient to blackboard
Module Texts
Buckworth, J., Dishman, R. K., O’Connor, P. J., & Tomporowski, P. D. (2013). Exercise psychology (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Cox, R. H. (2012).Sport psychology: Concepts and applications (7th ed.). New York-McGraw-Hill.
Hardman, A. & Stensel, D. (2009).Physical Activity & Health: The Evidence Explained. London, Routledge
Schmidt, R. A., Lee, T. (2011).Motor Control and Learning (5th ed.) Champaign, Il: Human Kinetics.
Weinberg, R., & Gould, D. (2015). Foundations of sport & exercise psychology. (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
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Cox, R. H. (2012).Sport psychology: Concepts and applications (7th ed.). New York-McGraw-Hill.
Hardman, A. & Stensel, D. (2009).Physical Activity & Health: The Evidence Explained. London, Routledge
Schmidt, R. A., Lee, T. (2011).Motor Control and Learning (5th ed.) Champaign, Il: Human Kinetics.
Weinberg, R., & Gould, D. (2015). Foundations of sport & exercise psychology. (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
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Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment.
1. A 90-minute unseen exam covering sport psychology and motor learning. This is worth 50% of the module grade. This assessment covers learning outcomes 1 and 2.
2. A 90-minute unseen exam covering exercise psychology and physical activity. This is worth 50% of the module grade. This assessment covers learning outcomes 3, 4 and 5.
An overall 40% is required to pass the module and a minumum 20% in each element of assessment to successfully pass the module.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via Blackboard related assignments and sample questions on module related topics.
1. A 90-minute unseen exam covering sport psychology and motor learning. This is worth 50% of the module grade. This assessment covers learning outcomes 1 and 2.
2. A 90-minute unseen exam covering exercise psychology and physical activity. This is worth 50% of the module grade. This assessment covers learning outcomes 3, 4 and 5.
An overall 40% is required to pass the module and a minumum 20% in each element of assessment to successfully pass the module.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via Blackboard related assignments and sample questions on module related topics.