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SPS208: Psychology of Sports Performance

Module Title Psychology of Sports Performance
Module Code SPS208
Module Tutor Martin Jones
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass SPX109
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module will consider the psychological influences on sports performance. Students will develop an understanding of key psychological theories which are at play in the sporting environment. Students will also be encouraged to apply theoretical knowledge to determine how behaviour may be influenced in order to enhance sport experience. This module is recommended for any student with an interest in sports performance. The module draws on knowledge and skills developed in SPX109.
Indicative Syllabus The student will consider, understand, analyse and apply key contemporary psychological topics associated with the enhancement of sports performance.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) critically consider and analyse the key theories which help to explain and predict behaviour in the sporting environment;
b) appreciate how key theories may be tested within the sporting context;
c) apply the key theories to varied sporting contexts and situations.



i. Skills
The learning activities associated with this module are intended to develop the following:

Transferable skills:
a) communication and literacy;
b) application of numerical techniques;
c) working with others.

Subject specific skills.
a) application of psychological theory within a sports performance context;
b) generating a ‘conference’ style poster.
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact: 20%
Student private study: 80%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 40% Practical Assessment: In-class: Group presentation (1000 words equivalent)
002: 60% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 2.00 hours
Special Assessment Requirements None
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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