SR1S197 - Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR1S197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Lee Baldock | ||
| Module Team: | Brendan Cropley, Tom Owens, marek Ellis-Ebbrell, Danny Byrne, Tony Wallis, Melanie Tuckwell | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100433 - sport and exercise sciences | 100499 - sport and exercise psychology | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
The module aims to introduce students to key theoretical and applied areas of psychology that relate specifically to sport, exercise, and physical activity contexts.
Content Summary
Areas of study will include; personality and individual differences, understanding sport and exercise environments, group processes, improving performance through psychological skills training, enhancing health and psychological well-being through exercise and physical activity and facilitating psychological growth and development through sport and exercise.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminars | 24 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study (including online independent learning) | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an introductory theoretical knowledge of the fundamental areas of sport and exercise psychology. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a basic understanding of the applicability of psychology in a range of sport, exercise, and physical activity settings. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Literature/book/paper review 1 | Review of a relevant range of academic literature that evidences how PST can be used to improve sport or exercise performance. | 0 | 2000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Multi Choice Exam (MCQ) - in class test | 60 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Literature/book/paper review 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |