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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title Physical Activity Psychology
Module Code SS208 (ITS) / PSY1090 (Banner)
Faculty Science & Health School Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinatorHannah Goss
Module Teachers-
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
Coursework Only
Re-sit relevant assessment components.
Description

This module focuses on developing an understanding of selected theoretical, empirical & applied aspects of exercise psychology and an appreciation of the research process. The aims of the module are: • To develop students' understanding of a range of psychological theories, research, and applied guidelines relevant to sport & exercise. • To develop students' understanding of the scientific process involved in psychological research.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a factual knowledge of physical activity and exercise psychology
2. Critically evaluate key psychological theories and how they relate to exercise and physical activity
3. Apply theories and principles of physical activity and exercise psychology to the individual and their environment.
4. Carry out research project and write up a scientific report
5. Develop and justify research questions and discuss research findings using relevant theoretical, empirical and applied literature.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture30No Description
Laboratory15No Description
Tutorial5No Description
Independent Study75No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

The psychology of exercise and physical activity: An introduction

Exercise and Feelings

Exercise and Motivation

The problems and prevalence of inactivity

Correlates and determinants of physical activity

Theoretical models of exercise behaviour

Clinical and community interventions to promote and support physical activity

Exercise and specific target groups e.g. children and youth

Physical activity and psychological wellbeing or dysfunction

Clinical and Community Interventions

Applied physical activity issues

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
ProjectCompletion of physical activity research project and written report.50%n/a
Group presentationPresentation of applied physical activity promotion proposal.50%n/a
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories:
Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module.
Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List

  • Bonnie G Berger, David Pargman, Robert Weinberg,: 0, Foundations of Exercise Psychology, 1885693346
  • Biddle, S. & Mutrie N.: 2001, Psychology of Physical Activity: Determinants, well-being and interventions,
  • Robert S. Weinberg, Daniel Gould: 2007, Foundations of sport and exercise psychology, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, 9780736064675
  • Biddle, S., Fox, K. and Taylor A.,: 2000, Physical activity and psychological well-being, 1, Routledge,
  • Biddle, SJH: 1995, European Perspectives on Exercise and Sport Psychology, Human Kinetics.,
  • Aidan P. Moran: 0, Sport and exercise psychology, 1, 8, Routledge, 0415168090
  • Bess H. Marcus, LeighAnn H. Forsyth: 0, Motivating people to be physically active, 0736040641
  • National Association for Sport and Physical Education, an association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance: 2005, Physical education for lifelong fitness, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, 0736048073
  • W. Jack Rejeski, Elizabeth A. Kenney: 1988, Fitness motivation, Life Enhancement Publications, Champaign, IL, 0873229282
  • National Association for Sport and Physical Education, an association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance: 2005, Physical education for lifelong fitness, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, 0736048073
  • Allan Bolton, Nigel Champion, Garry Egger,: 0, Fitness Leader's Handbook, 0713670290
Other Resources

54889, web site, 0, Web page, www.getirelandactive.ie, 54890, web site, 0, Web page, www.activeliving.org, 54891, web site, 0, Web page, hhttp://www.who.int/, 54892, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm, 54893, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/aces.htm, 54894, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.hbsc.org/, 54895, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.peai.org/, 54896, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.bhfactive.org.uk/ British Heart Foundation, 54897, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.cpah.health.usyd.edu.au/, 54898, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.aahperd.org/aahperd/template.cfm?template=rqes_main.html, 54899, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.activeaustralia.org/, 54900, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.cde.ca.gov/cyfsbranch/lsp/health/pe.htm, 54901, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/lifestyles/physical_activity.html,

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