1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of social psychological aspects of sport and exercise psychology. Knowledge and Understanding
Communication
Application

2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of developmental pathways in sport and exercise psychology. Knowledge and Understanding
Communication

3. Critically synthesise a body of literature on developmental psychology in sport and exercise and demonstrate an ability to communicate this with the general population.
Analysis
Communication
Enquiry
Problem Solving

Pre-requisites: Progression from Level 4 with Pass grade (> 40%)

1. An online presentation critically discussing a hypothetical case study in the context of social psychological approaches (LO1). 50% 15 minutes

2. Create an infographic on an area of developmental psychology based on 5 research papers (LO 2-3) 50%

• Students will develop their knowledge in the area of social and developmental psychology in the context of sport and exercise psychology. This module will develop students conceptual and historical appreciation of social and developmental psychology in the context of sport and exercise.

• In particular, students will develop critical knowledge of traditional and contemporary theoretical approaches to social psychology in sport and exercise, including the areas of cohesion, social support, leadership, climate, and the social identity approach.

• Students will learn about evidence-based interventions in the area of social psychology. Students will also develop critical understanding of typical and atypical development, focusing on areas such as transitions, the athlete lifespan, and parental influences.

• Students will gain an understanding of the ethical research practices within the areas of social and developmental psychology in the context of sport and exercise.

Students will develop their understanding through a mixture of methods.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities:

Contact hours:
5 hours of scheduled tutor support/supervision.

Guided Independent Study:
13 x 1 hours of video lectures will provide a general overview of themes and topics covered in the module.
13 x 18 hours of engagement with weekly tasks and activities (e.g., consolidating video lectures, reading and engaging with resources/links, enquiry based learning, discussion boards, formative assessments).
48 hours of assignment preparation and completion.

Gross, R. (2015). Psychology: The science of mind and behaviour (7th Ed). Hodder Arnold.
Haslam, S. A., Reicher, S. D., & Platow, M. J. (2011). The new psychology of leadership: Identity, influence and power. Hove: Psychology Press.
Jowett, S., & Lavallee, D. (2007). Social psychology in sport. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment
Microsoft Teams
Internet access
Library facilities

You will develop your knowledge in the area of social and developmental psychology in the context of sport and exercise psychology. This module will develop your conceptual and historical appreciation of social and developmental psychology in the context of sport and exercise.

In particular, you will develop critical knowledge of traditional and contemporary theoretical approaches to social psychology in sport and exercise, including the areas of cohesion, social support, leadership, climate, and the social identity approach.

You will learn about evidence-based interventions in the area of social psychology. You will also develop critical understanding of typical and atypical development, focusing on areas such as transitions, the athlete lifespan, and parental influences.

You will gain an understanding of the ethical research practices within the areas of social and developmental psychology in the context of sport and exercise.