Students will be required to complete 1 piece of summative assessment:

A 2000 word portfolio. This will comprise a 1500 word exercise behaviour change programme.
It will also include a 500 word application of psychological theory and research to an issue outlined in the media.
This will contribute 100% of the overall module mark and will assess LOs 1, 2 and 3.


Students will be prepared for this assessment by:
A 2 hour assessment guidance workshop.

This course outlines selected psychological theories (eg self-efficacy theory), models (eg health-belief model), practitioner skills (eg effective communication) and research in exercise setings. Students will apply knowledge
of these theories, models, skills and research in planning an exercise behaviour change programme and discussing a current issue reported in the media.

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 end of module assignment

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped seminar rooms
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities

Cox, R. H. (2002) 'Sport psychology: Concepts and applications' (5th Ed). Dubuque, IO:

Gill, D. L. (2000) 'Psychological Dynamics of Sport and Exercise'. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics

Willis, J. D., & Campbell, L. (1992). 'Exercise psychology'. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (1999). 'Foundations of sport and exercise psychology'. Champaign IL:
Human Kinetics