Module Descriptors
FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
SPOR50398
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be requird to complete 1 piece of summative assessment:
1 x 2 hour end of term examination contributing 100% of the overall module mark which will assess
LOs 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Students will be prepared for this assessment by:
A series of formative tasks held during each workshop and a specific exam preparation session will take place.
1 x 2 hour end of term examination contributing 100% of the overall module mark which will assess
LOs 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Students will be prepared for this assessment by:
A series of formative tasks held during each workshop and a specific exam preparation session will take place.
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped seminar rooms
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Appropriately and adequately equipped seminar rooms
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Module Texts
Cox, R. H. (2002). 'Sport psychology: Concepts and applications' (5th Ed). Dubuque, IO:
ISBN:
Gill, D. L. (2000). 'Psychological Dynamics of Sport and Exercise'. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics
ISBN:
Singer, R. N., Hausenblas, H. A., Janelle, C. M. (2001). 'Handbook of research on sport psychology'
New York: John Wiley and Sons. ISBN:
Weinberg, R. S. and Gould, D. (1999). 'Foundations of sport and exercise psychology'. Champaign IL:
Human Kinetics. ISBN:
ISBN:
Gill, D. L. (2000). 'Psychological Dynamics of Sport and Exercise'. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics
ISBN:
Singer, R. N., Hausenblas, H. A., Janelle, C. M. (2001). 'Handbook of research on sport psychology'
New York: John Wiley and Sons. ISBN:
Weinberg, R. S. and Gould, D. (1999). 'Foundations of sport and exercise psychology'. Champaign IL:
Human Kinetics. ISBN:
Module Indicative Content
This course provides an understanding of contemporary topics in sport psychology focusing broadly on issues
arising from the study of individual differences, affective states (eg anxiety, mood), aggression and social factors
(eg leadership, group cohesion, crowd effects) in sport.
arising from the study of individual differences, affective states (eg anxiety, mood), aggression and social factors
(eg leadership, group cohesion, crowd effects) in sport.
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme.
12 x 2 hour laboratory sessions.
50 hours assigned readings and independent study.
64 hours preparation for the exam
12 x 2 hour laboratory sessions.
50 hours assigned readings and independent study.
64 hours preparation for the exam