This module provides an understanding of contemporary topics in sport and exercise psychology focusing broadly on issues arising from the study of individual differences, affective states (e.g., anxiety and mood) and social factors (e.g., leadership and group cohesion). Students will be provided with theoretical and research knowledge on a range of contemporary sport and exercise psychology related issues. Sport and exercise research methodologies will be explored and critically analysed. The importance of engaging in exercise or physical activity from a broader society perspective will also be outlined.

Cox, R. H. (2012). Sport psychology: Concepts and applications (7th ed.). New York-McGraw-Hill.
Naidoo, J. and Wills, J. (2006) Public Health & Health Promotion. London: Bailliere Tindall
Schmidt, R. A., Lee, T. (2011). Motor Control and Learning (5th ed.) Champaign, Il: Human Kinetics.
Weinberg, R., & Gould, D. (2011) Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (5th ed.) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped sport and exercise laboratory
Appropriately and adequately equipped IT room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilitites
Internet access sufficient to blackboard

1. DISCUSS THE NATURE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN RELATION TO SPORT PERFORMANCE AND EXERCISE PARTICIPATION.
Communication,
Knowledge and Understanding,
Learning

2. DISCUSS HOW AFFECTIVE STATES (E.G., ANXIETY AND MOOD) RELATE TO SPORT PERFORMANCE AND EXERCISE PARTICIPATION
Analysis,
Application,
Communication,
Knowledge and Understanding,
Learning

3. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO EXPLAIN HOW SOCIAL AND GROUP INFLUENCES SHAPE SPORT PERFORMANCE AND EXERCISE PARTICIPATION.
Analysis,
Communication,
Enquiry,
Knowledge and Understanding

4. DEMONSTRATE THE PRACTICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED TO OPERATE IN A SPORT AND EXERCISE LABORATORY SETTING, INCLUDING DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
Analysis,
Communication,
Knowledge and Understanding

5. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE UNDERLYING DETERMINANTS OF EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Analysis,
Knowledge and Understanding

Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment.

1. A 2000 word lab report. This is worth 50% of the module grade. This assessment covers learning outcome 4.

2. A 2 hour seen exam. This is worth 50% of the module grade. This assessment covers learning outcomes, 1,2, 3, and 5. Final assessment

An overall 40% is required to pass the module - each element of assessment does not have to be passed but a minimum 20% must be achieved in each individual assessment to successfully pass the module.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment)
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via Blackboard related assignments and sample questions on module related topics.


PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR TERM 2 2020/21 DUE TO COVID-19 AS FOLLOWS:
LABORATORY REPORT - INDIVIDUAL - 50%
COURSEWORK - written assignment (2020/21 COVID-19)

Students will participate in a combination of lectures, labs and independent learning activities designed and delivered through Blackboard to explore the relevant concepts.

This module provides an understanding of contemporary topics in sport and exercise psychology focusing broadly on issues arising from the study of individual differences, affective states (e.g., anxiety and mood) and social factors (e.g., leadership and group cohesion). You will be provided with theoretical and research knowledge on a range of contemporary sport and exercise psychology related issues. Sport and exercise research methodologies will be explored and critically analysed. The importance of engaging in exercise or physical activity from a broader society perspective will also be outlined.