Module Descriptors
FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
SPOR50564
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Jamie Barker
Email: J.B.Barker@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- LABORATORY LOG BOOK weighted at 40%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
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.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment.
A LAB BOOKLET which will assess learning outcomes 4. This will consist of a variety of tasks, reflective summaries and a series of short answer questions based on material covered in the lab sessions and in independent study, including data presentation and analysis.
A 1.5 hour exam which will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via VLE directed assignments and sample questions on module related topics.
A LAB BOOKLET which will assess learning outcomes 4. This will consist of a variety of tasks, reflective summaries and a series of short answer questions based on material covered in the lab sessions and in independent study, including data presentation and analysis.
A 1.5 hour exam which will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3.
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via VLE directed assignments and sample questions on module related topics.
Module Learning Strategies
Students will participate in a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions and independent learning activities designed to illustrate and explore the relevant concepts.
Contact Hours: (36)
12 hours of Lectures
12x 2 hour laboratory sessions
Independent Study Hours: (114)
50 hours assigned readings and independent study.
64 hours assessment and exam preparation.
Contact Hours: (36)
12 hours of Lectures
12x 2 hour laboratory sessions
Independent Study Hours: (114)
50 hours assigned readings and independent study.
64 hours assessment and exam preparation.
Module Texts
Berger, B. G., Pargman, D., & Weinberg, R. S. (2002). Foundations of exercise psychology. Morgantown: Fitness Information Technology.
Cox, R. H. (2006). Sport psychology: Concepts and applications. (6th ed.) Dubuque. Iowa: McGraw-Hill.
Singer, R. N., Hausenblas, H. A., & Janelle, C. M. (2001). Handbook of research on sport psychology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2003). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Cox, R. H. (2006). Sport psychology: Concepts and applications. (6th ed.) Dubuque. Iowa: McGraw-Hill.
Singer, R. N., Hausenblas, H. A., & Janelle, C. M. (2001). Handbook of research on sport psychology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2003). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped sport and exercise psychology laboratory
Appropriately and adequately equipped IT room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard
Appropriately and adequately equipped sport and exercise psychology laboratory
Appropriately and adequately equipped IT room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard