Module Descriptors
FUNDAMENTALS OF THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
SPOR40918
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Andrew Wilkinson
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Examination - Unseen Exam (90 minutes) weighted at 100%
Module Details
Indicative Content
In this module students will be introduced to a number of psychological concepts that have applications in sports settings:-
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.
Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment.
1. A 90-minute unseen exam covering sport and exercise psychology topics. This is worth 100% of the module grade. This assessment covers learning outcomes 1, 2, & 3
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
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.
PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR SEMESTER 2 2020/21 DUE TO COVID-19 AS FOLLOWS:
1500 word Essay (COVID-19 2020/21) for on campus students only.
1. A 90-minute unseen exam covering sport and exercise psychology topics. This is worth 100% of the module grade. This assessment covers learning outcomes 1, 2, & 3
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
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.
PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR SEMESTER 2 2020/21 DUE TO COVID-19 AS FOLLOWS:
1500 word Essay (COVID-19 2020/21) for on campus students only.
Texts
Weinberg, R., & Gould, D. (2015). Foundations of sport & exercise psychology. (6th 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,
Buckworth, J., Dishman, R. K., O’Connor, P. J., & Tomporowski, P. D. (2013). Exercise psychology (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Routledge
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,
Buckworth, J., Dishman, R. K., O’Connor, P. J., & Tomporowski, P. D. (2013). Exercise psychology (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Routledge
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
Internet access sufficient to blackboard
Appropriately and adequately equipped sport and exercise psychology laboratory
Appropriately and adequately equipped IT room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Internet access sufficient to blackboard
Learning Outcomes
1. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO APPLY A PSYCHOLOGICAL MODE OF ENQUIRY TO ANALYSE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR IN SPORT
Analysis
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
2. DESCRIBE, AND BE ABLE TO APPLY, DIFFERENT THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND LEARNING WITHIN SPORT SETTINGS.
Analysis
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
3. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND LEARNING IN EXERCISE SETTINGS.
Analysis
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Analysis
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
2. DESCRIBE, AND BE ABLE TO APPLY, DIFFERENT THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND LEARNING WITHIN SPORT SETTINGS.
Analysis
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
3. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND LEARNING IN EXERCISE SETTINGS.
Analysis
Application
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Learning Strategies
Students will participate in a combination of lectures, labs and independent learning activities designed and delivered through Blackboard to explore the relevant concepts. Contact hours: (24) 12 hours of lectures (1 hour each) 12 hours of labs (1 hour each) Independent Study Hours: (138.5) 12 hours of Blackboard related tasks (1 hour each) 50 hours preparation for the exam 75.5 hours study-led independent study including assigned readings and self-study activities as presented via Blackboard.
Web Descriptor
In this module you will be introduced to a number of psychological concepts that have applications in sports settings:
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.