Module Descriptors
FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY IN SPORT AND EXERCISE
SPOR40920
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Stephanie Romano-Smith
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 5
Independent Study Hours: 295
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Coursework - Written Assignment 1000 words weighted at 50%
- Examination - open book online exam 90 minutes weighted at 50%
Module Details
Learning Outcome
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
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
3. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOUR IN EXERCISE SETTINGS.
Analysis
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
4. DESCRIBE AND BE ABLE TO APPLY, DIFFERENT THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND LEARNING WITHIN EXERCISE SETTINGS.
Analysis
Enquiry
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
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
3. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOUR IN EXERCISE SETTINGS.
Analysis
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
4. DESCRIBE AND BE ABLE TO APPLY, DIFFERENT THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND LEARNING WITHIN EXERCISE SETTINGS.
Analysis
Enquiry
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Assessment Details
1) Written assignment – 1000 word (50%) (LO1, 2, 3 & 4) Assessing knowledge of human behaviour and application in the context of sport or exercise.
2) A 90 minute open book online exam (50%) to assess knowledge of sport and exercise psychology topics. This assessment covers learning outcomes 1,2,3 and 4.
2) A 90 minute open book online exam (50%) to assess knowledge of sport and exercise psychology topics. This assessment covers learning outcomes 1,2,3 and 4.
Indicative Content
The 13 weeks of the module will cover sport and exercise psychology.
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.
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.
Learning Strategies
Students will learn through a combination of video lectures, independent activities, formative feedback tasks, peer to peer discussions, and 1-2-1 tutor support.
Contact Hours:
Five hours of 1-2-1 tutor –support.
Independent Study hours:
13 x 1 hours of video lectures will provide a general overview of themes and topics covered in the module.
13 x 18 hours of engagement with weekly tasks and activities (e.g., consolidating video lectures, reading and engaging with resources/links, inquiry based learning, discussion boards, formative assessments).
48 hours of assignment preparation and completion.
Contact Hours:
Five hours of 1-2-1 tutor –support.
Independent Study hours:
13 x 1 hours of video lectures will provide a general overview of themes and topics covered in the module.
13 x 18 hours of engagement with weekly tasks and activities (e.g., consolidating video lectures, reading and engaging with resources/links, inquiry based learning, discussion boards, formative assessments).
48 hours of assignment preparation and completion.
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
Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment
Microsoft Teams
Internet access
Library facilities
Microsoft Teams
Internet access
Library facilities
Web Descriptor
This module will include:
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.