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.

An online presentation critically discussing a hypothetical case study in the context of social and developmental psychological approaches (LO1, 2 and 3). The presentation will be delivered asynchronous

Students will learn through a mixed of a combination of asynchronous lectures and synchronous lectures, and seminars. Video lectures will be posted on the virtual learning environment (VLE) and students will be required to view these each week prior to completing the seminar activities will then be used to build upon the material presented in the video lectures. In addition, students can access support material via the virtual learning environment (e.g., Blackboard) and Microsoft teams.
Students are required to access additional support material independently. Students will receive formative feedback throughout the module comprising task-related feedback on a week-by-week basis, together with discussions to encourage peer-learning in addition to comments from relevant tutor
Students will learn through a combination of video lectures, independent activities, formative feedback tasks, peer to peer discussions, and 1-2-1 tutor support.

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. Analyse, Communication

Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment
Microsoft Teams
Internet access
Library facilities

Slater, A., & Bremner, G. (2017) An introduction to developmental psychology (3rd Ed). Wiley.

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

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.