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Module Title	Sport and Exercise Psychology 2: Exercise Psychology
Module Code	SS208
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Catherine Woods	Office Number	A246
Level	2	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

Module Aims:

1. To provide a comprehensive introduction to the area of exercise psychology.

2. Increase awareness of the contribution of mainstream psychology to the understanding of exercise and health.

3. To provide the student with a sound understanding of the relationship between psychological theory and practical approaches in exercise psychology.

4. To recognise the significance of psychological theories for understanding sport and exercise behaviour.

5. To critically analyse current theory, research and practice within the field of exercise psychology.

6. To write scientific reports on selected topics in exercise psychology.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this module students will be able to:7

Demonstrate a factual knowledge of exercise psychology.
Critically evaluate different psychological theories of exercise psychology
Apply the knowledge of theories/principles of psychology of sport, exercise and physical activity
Write a scientific report

Core Skills:This module has been designed to develop the following skills:

Study and research relevant literature
Analytical skills
Working with others and in small groups
Independent learning
Design and evaluation
Information handling
Report writing

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	30
Tutorials	3
Laboratories	15
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	27

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

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.

Indicative Syllabus

· An introduction to exercise psychology · The exercise scientist and exercise psychology· Motivations and barriers to exercise· Exercise adherence models 1-3· Cognitive Theories of Motivation and the Physical Self· Acute & Chronic psychological effects of exercise · Physical activity promotion/interventions· Mechanisms for exercise effects · Exercise & psychological well-being · Exercise and depression/anxiety· Exercise effects on other clinical populations.· Negative psychological effects of exercise (exercise dependence)· Rating perceived exertion, energy expenditure in physical activity.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Indicative Reading List

Biddle, SJH (ed.) (1995): European Perspectives on Exercise and Sport Psychology. (1 ed.) Human Kinetics.Bernstein, D.A. et al. (1997) Psychology. (4 ed.) Houghton Mifflin Company. BostonCox, R.H. (1998) Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications (4 ed.) WCB McGraw-Hill. BostonNaidoo, J. and Wills, J. (1994) Health Promotion: Foundations for practice. (1 ec.) Bailliere Tindall.Weinberg, R.S. & Gould, D. (1999) Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. (2 ed.) Human KineticsVanden Auweele, Y. et al. (1999) Psychology for physical educators. Human KineticsDishman, RK (ed.) (1994): Advances in Exercise Adherence. Human Kinetics.*Fox, K (Ed) (1997) The Physical Self: From motivation to well being. Human Kinetics.*7

Programme or List of Programmes

PEB

B.Sc Physical Education and Biology

SSH

BSc Sport Science and Health

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