The Fundamentals of the Psychology of Sport and Exercise module will engage you with the psychological theories and concepts that underpin human performance and behaviour in sport and exercise settings. Through application of these theories, you will engage with content related to psychological processes that underlie learning and performance in sport using a human cognitive model, and apply theories to exercise adoption, participation and adherence.

1) A 90-minute unseen exam covering sport and exercise psychology topics. The assessment is worth 100% of the overall module and assesses Los 1 and 2.

This module contains a combination of face to face, blended learning and personal tutoring. Lectures and seminars will be interactive and require full participation. Some seminars will be student led and facilitated by the lecturer. Independent study tasks will be set but further independent study will be required. This may include reading around module topics, discussion-based activities or investigating current theory and practice associated with the module. Student led independent study will be required specifically for assessment preparation.

1) Demonstrate the ability to apply a psychological module of enquiry to analyse human behaviour in sport.

2. Describe and be able to apply different theoretical approaches to understanding human behaviour and learning within sport settings.

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre or seminar room.

Access to IT resources

Library resources

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 you will be introduced to a number of psychological concepts and theories that have applications in sports settings, selected theoretical approaches to understanding human behaviour within sport and exercise settings will be investigated further. You will examine basic processes underlying participation and performance in sport using a human cognitive model, and explore the application of psychology in elite and sub-elite environments.