Module Descriptors
SOCIAL PROCESSES IN SPORT AND EXERCISE SETTINGS
SPOR70390
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Jamie Barker
Email: J.B.Barker@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities:
Independent Study Hours: 150
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment.
1. A 20 minute presentation and 1500 words of accompanying notes in which appropriate theoretical perspectives and research are critically applied to a selected social psychological issue in sport or exercise. This is worth 50% of the module grade and assesses LO 1.
2. A case study (2000 words) in which appropriate psychological techniques are proposed to enhance a selected aspect of group dynamics (e.g., cohesion, communication, climate) in a sport or exercise group. This assessment is worth 50% of the module grade and will cover learning outcome 2.
Additional Assessment Details:
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via on-line tasks and discussions.
1. A 20 minute presentation and 1500 words of accompanying notes in which appropriate theoretical perspectives and research are critically applied to a selected social psychological issue in sport or exercise. This is worth 50% of the module grade and assesses LO 1.
2. A case study (2000 words) in which appropriate psychological techniques are proposed to enhance a selected aspect of group dynamics (e.g., cohesion, communication, climate) in a sport or exercise group. This assessment is worth 50% of the module grade and will cover learning outcome 2.
Additional Assessment Details:
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via on-line tasks and discussions.
Module Indicative Content
This module considers the social processes involved in sport and exercise settings. First, there is an introduction to broad areas in sport and exercise settings where social psychology is of relevance. Second, social psychological theory is applied to selected areas in sport and exercise settings (e.g., group cohesion, audience effects, sports fans, motivation). The efficacy of psychological techniques applied to improve selected aspects of the group dynamics (e.g., cohesion, communication, climate) in a sport or exercise group will also be considered.
Module Learning Strategies
Students will follow a nine week guided study programme and access support material via Blackboard. Students will be required to access additional support material independently. Understanding of key concepts will be self-assessed via questions posed on Blackboard and tutors feedback will be provided. Students should engage in on-line discussion sessions and will be required to support discussions with evidence based arguments.
Module Resources
Course textbooks and learning materials as suggested above. Access to PC with word processing and PowerPoint programmes and internet. To access Blackboard you must have a PC running Windows NT4, 95, 98, 2000 or XP or a Macintosh. You must also have either Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Remote access to library facilities.
Module Texts
Jowett, S., & Lavallee, D. (2006). Social psychology in sport. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. ISBN: 0-7360-5780-3