Module Title |
Sport and Exercise Psychology 1: Sport Psychology
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Module Code |
SS204
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School |
School of Health & Human Performance
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Dr Siobhan McArdle | Office Number | XG06 |
Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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Module Aims:
7To provide students with an appreciation of the psychological factors related to sport, exercise and well-being. Students will become familiar with relevant theoretical frameworks, current sport and exercise literature and pertinent measurement instruments employed in the sport domain.
7To promote independent study, group work, critical appraisal of research, oral and written presentation skills.
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Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes:
After successful completion of this module students will be able to:
1.Demonstrate an understanding of the link between psychological theoretical frameworks and sport psychology interventions.
2.Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking to the evaluation of primary research in sport psychology.
3.Demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply knowledge of sport and exercise psychology in both written and oral format.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
22
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Tutorials |
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Laboratories |
10
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
43
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Indicative Syllabus:
¿Motivation
¿Arousal, Stress and Anxiety
¿Motivational Climate
¿Leadership
¿Group Cohesion
¿Psychological Skills Training
¿Athletic Injuries
¿Burnout & Overtraining
¿Imagery
.Concentration
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 60% | Examination Weight | 40% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Indicative Reading List:
Recommended Text
Moran, A.P. (2004). Sport and Exercise Psychology. A Critical Introduction. London: Routledge.
Resources in Sport Psychology
Weinberg, R.S., & Gould, D. (1999). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (2nd Ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Biddle, S.J. (1995). European Perspectives on Exercise and Sport Psychology. Leeks, UK: Human Kinetics.
Cox, R.H. (1998). Sport Psychology Concepts and Applications (4th Edition) New York, New York: McGraw-Hill.
Hanin, Y.L. (2000). Emotions in Sport . Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Horn, T (1992) Advances in Sport Psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Morris, T & Summers, J (1995) Sport Psychology: Theory, Applications and Issues. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons.
Murphy, S.M. (1995). Sport Psychology Interventions. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Williams, J (ed.) (2001) Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance (4th Ed.). Mountain View, California: Mayfield Publishing Company.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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ATT | BSc Athletic Therapy and Training |
SSH | BSc Sport Science and Health |
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