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SP6004: Application of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Module Title Application of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Module Code SP6004
Module Tutor Martin Jones
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass SP5005
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be taken with SPX313 or SPS311
Brief Description

The aim of this module is to increase students? critical understanding of key sport and exercise psychology constructs. In particular, the module will encourage the students to examine critically the application of contemporary psychological theory to enhance the sport and exercise environment. Through practical case studies and „hands-on? experience, the student will reflect upon best practice for sport and exercise psychological practitioners, and determine how to use research appropriately to inform practice.
Indicative Syllabus

The indicative content of the module will include the psychological determinants of: improving sport „performance?; enhancing health and well-being; exercise behaviour; exercise outcome; and psychological growth / development.
Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to:

  1. Synthesise critically contemporary and key psychological theories in order to explain sport and exercise behaviour;
  2. Evaluate critically the psychological principles of effective performance and health enhancement / development;
  3. Demonstrate the effective application of psychological theory to inform practice within sport and exercise settings?
  4. Adopt a problem-focused approach to address challenges and issues within the sport and exercise setting through an understanding of psychological theory.
Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 30
Independent Learning Hours: 120
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 1500 words
002: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 1500 words
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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