| Module Title |
Physical Activity Psychology |
| Module Code |
PSY1090 (ITS: SS208) |
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Faculty |
Health & Human Performance |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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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.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 12 | No Description | | Seminars | 12 | No Description | | Group work | 12 | No Description | | Online activity | 12 | No Description | | Assignment Completion | 36 | No Description | | Independent Study | 24 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 108 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20986 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Hannah Goss | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Project | Completion of physical activity research project and written report. | 70% | n/a | | Group project | Development of an applied physical activity promotion proposal. | 30% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
The psychology of exercise and physical activity: An introduction
The problems and prevalence of inactivity
Correlates and determinants of physical activity
Exercise and Motivation
Theoretical models of exercise behaviour
Exercise and specific target groups e.g. children and youth
Clinical and Community Interventions
Applied physical activity issues
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- 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
Articles:
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Other Resources
- 1: web site, Web page,
- 418844: 1, web site, Web page,
- www.activeliving.org: 418845, 1, web site, Web page
- hhttp://www.who.int/: 418846, 1, web site, Web page
- http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm: 418847, 1, web site, Web page
- http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/aces.htm: 418848, 1, web site, Web page
- http://www.hbsc.org/: 418849, 1, web site, Web page
- http://www.peai.org/: 418850, 1, web site, Web page
- http://www.bhfactive.org.uk/ British Heart Foundation: 418851, 1, web site, Web page
- http://www.cpah.health.usyd.edu.au/: 418852, 1, web site, Web page
- http://www.aahperd.org/aahperd/template.cfm?template=rqes_main.html: 418853, 1, web site, Web page
- http://www.activeaustralia.org/: 418854, 1, web site, Web page
- http://www.cde.ca.gov/cyfsbranch/lsp/health/pe.htm: 418855, 1, web site, Web page
- http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/lifestyles/physical_activity.html:
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