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Department for Health, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


HL20045: Psychology of exercise and health

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
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: Before taking this unit you must take HL10036 and take HL20042
Click here for further information Description: Aims & Learning Objectives:
To examine the psychological aspects that underpin exercise participation. On completion of this unit students should be able to:
* Explain the psychological benefits of exercise, the motives for exercise participation, and the strategies used to enhance exercise adherence.
* Understand the harmful psychological problems associated with exercise participation.
* Explain the work of the exercise profession to promote physical activity, and address exercise adherence issues from a public health perspective.

Content:
Psychological benefits of exercise: Mechanisms & hypotheses; self-esteem issues with exercise; mood enhancement profiling.
Exercise motivation: Theories of exercise motivation; exercise adherence; applied motivational interventions; exercise climate - theory and manipulation by instructors & fitness leaders.
Issues of psychological well-being: Harmful psychological effects of exercise; exercise addiction; over-training; eating disorders; special populations & exercise issues (e.g. obesity).
The Exercise Professional: Prediction and measurement of exercise adherence; promotion of exercise; GP referral schemes and exercise prescription.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

HL20045 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department for Health
  • UHHL-AFB01 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UHHL-ACB04 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Combined Professional Placement & Study Abroad (Full-time with Combined Placement) - Year 2
  • UHHL-AKB04 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Professional Placement (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2
  • UHHL-AAB02 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 2

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