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Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


ED10360: Principles of sport and exercise psychology

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 50%, EX 50%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the academic field of sport and exercise psychology by:
a) Introducing them to key theory relating to motivation, confidence, anxiety, group processes, personality, and exercise psychology.
b) Demonstrating how such theory may have important implications for sport and exercise.
c) Exposing them to current ideas and research surrounding the above issues.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
a) Identify and explain selected psychological constructs and theories and discuss their application to sport and exercise.
b) Identify and understand the implications of individual differences to teaching, coaching, and participation in sport and exercise.
c) Illustrate how group and social processes can influence thoughts and behaviours in sport and exercise contexts.

Skills:

* Comprehensive and scholarly written communication (e.g., essays) T/F/A
* Concise, time-bound and effective written communication (e.g., briefings/exams) A
* Ability to select, summarise and synthesise written information from multiple sources F/A
* Ability to develop rigorous arguments through precise use of concepts and models F/A
* Ability to relate theory to practice T/A
* Ability to select and use appropriate ideas to produce a coherent response to a pre-set question T/A
* Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines F
* Ability to work independently F

Content:
The following topics will be covered:
a) Trait and biological approaches to personality
b) Behavioural approaches to personality
c) Contemporary approaches to motivation
d) Confidence and self-efficacy
e) Models of anxiety in sport psychology
f) Aggression in athletes and spectators
g) Basic theories of group dynamics
h) Exercise adherence
i) Exercise and depression
j) The application of music in sport and exercise.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

ED10360 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Education
  • UHED-AFB01 : BA (hons) Coach Education & Sports Development (Full-time) - Year 1
  • UHED-AKB01 : BA (hons) Coach Education & Sports Development (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 1

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.