In this module, students consider issues pertinent to the foundation knowledge of sport and exercise psychology. In the first half of the module, students will study theoretical, approaches to understanding human behaviour within sport and exercise settings. Basic processes underlying learning and performance in sport using a human cognitive model will also be considered. In the second half of the module, students will study psychological theories that have been applied to exercise adoption, participation and adherence and consider which psychological models are most appropriate for varying populations and exercise settings.

1. Written assignment – 1000 word (50%) (LO1,& 4) Assessing knowledge of human behaviour and application in the context of sport or exercise.
2. A 90 - minute open book online exam to assess knowledge of sport and exercise psychology topics. (LO2 & 3)

Students follow a two-semester study programme. Students will learn through a mixed of a combination of asynchronous lectures and synchronous lectures, and seminars. Video lectures will be posted on the virtual learning environment (VLE) and students will be required to view these each week prior to completing the seminar activities will then be used to build upon the material presented in the video lectures. In addition, students can access support material via the virtual learning environment (e.g., Blackboard) and Microsoft teams.
Students are required to access additional support material independently. Students will receive formative feedback throughout the module comprising task-related feedback on a week-by-week basis, together with discussions to encourage peer-learning in addition to comments from relevant tutor
Students will learn through a combination of video lectures, independent activities, formative feedback tasks, peer to peer discussions, and 1-2-1 tutor support.

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply a psychological mode of enquiry to analyse human behaviour in sport. Analysis, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning

2. Synthesise seminal and current theoretical approaches to understanding human behaviour and learning within sport settings. Analysis, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning

3. Demonstrate an understanding and application of theoretical approaches to understanding human behaviour in exercise settings. Analysis, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning

4. Describe and synthesise seminal and current theoretical approaches to understanding human behaviour and learning within exercise settings. Analysis, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning

Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment
Microsoft Teams
Internet access
Library facilities

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

In this module, students consider issues pertinent to the foundation knowledge of sport and exercise psychology. In the first half of the module, students will study theoretical, approaches to understanding human behaviour within sport and exercise settings. Basic processes underlying learning and performance in sport using a human cognitive model will also be considered. In the second half of the module, students will study psychological theories that have been applied to exercise adoption, participation and adherence and consider which psychological models are most appropriate for varying populations and exercise settings.