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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
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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 laboratory work and write up a scientific report

*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

The problems and prevalence of inactivity

Motivations and barriers to exercise

Measuring energy expenditure through physical activity.

Acute & Chronic psychological effects of exercise

Physical activity and psychological well-being or dysfunction

Mechanisms for exercise effects

Clinical and community interventions to promote and support physical activity

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

Research methods in physical activity and exercise psychology

Exercise and our environment

Practical strategies to enhance recruitment, retention and participation in exercise

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

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

38856, web site, 0, Web page, www.getirelandactive.ie, 38857, web site, 0, Web page, www.activeliving.org, 38858, web site, 0, Web page, hhttp://www.who.int/, 38859, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/sgr.htm, 38860, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/aces.htm, 38861, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.hbsc.org/, 38862, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.peai.org/, 38863, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.bhfactive.org.uk/ British Heart Foundation, 38864, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.cpah.health.usyd.edu.au/, 38865, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.aahperd.org/aahperd/template.cfm?template=rqes_main.html, 38866, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.activeaustralia.org/, 38867, web site, 0, Web page, http://www.cde.ca.gov/cyfsbranch/lsp/health/pe.htm, 38868, 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

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