Module: Sport and Exercise Psychology 2: Exercise Psychology

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Sport and Exercise Psychology 2: Exercise Psychology
Module Code	SS208
School	School of Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Hannah Goss Semester 2: Hannah Goss Autumn: Hannah Goss
Module Teachers	Hannah Goss
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	30	No Description
Laboratory	15	No Description
Tutorial	5	No Description
Independent Study	75	No 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 Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Project	Completion of physical activity research project and written report.	50%	n/a
Group presentation	Presentation of applied physical activity promotion proposal.	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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,

Programme or List of Programmes

PEB	B.Sc Physical Education with Biology
PEM	BSc in Physical Education with Maths.
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SMPSC	Single Module Prof. Science and Health
SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

Date of Last Revision

23-FEB-12

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