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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
Reference HS2120 Version 2
Created March 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved September 2015 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enhance students’ ability to select and apply appropriate principles and theories of sport and exercise psychology to client scenarios.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Identify and utilise appropriate psychological needs analysis methods.
2 Apply appropriate theories and models of sport and exercise psychology in explaining identified issues.
3 Develop a justified and appropriate psychological intervention.
4 Explain strengths and weaknesses of evidence supporting an area of applied practice.

Indicative Module Content
Mental toughness; Psychological Skills; Needs Analysis; Methods; Psychometric Questionnaires; Performance Profiling Consultation Models; Applied Behaviour Change Models.

Module Delivery
Lectures and workshops, with additional online activities and directed study.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 36 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 114 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Oral presentation

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Oral presentation assessed with a grading proforma. Overall grade determined as follows:
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A Rows 1-5: Minimum of 3 rows at A, 1 row at B and 1 row at C Rows 6-8: Minimum of 2 rows at distinction and 1 row at pass Row 9: Pass
B Rows 1-5: Minimum of 3 rows at B, 1 row at C and 1 row at D Rows 6-8: Minimum of 1 row at distinction and 2 rows at pass Row 9: Pass
C Rows 1-5: Minimum of 3 rows at C and 2 rows at D Rows 6-8: Minimum of 3 rows at pass Row 9: Pass
D Rows 1-5: Minimum of 4 rows at D and 1 row at E Rows 6-8: Minimum of 2 rows at pass Row 9: Pass
E Rows 1-5: Minimum of 4 rows at E Rows 6-8: Minimum of 1 row at pass
F Failure to achieve any of the above
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful Completion of Stage 1 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course, or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 WEINBERG, R.S. and GOULD, D., 2015. Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 6th ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
2 COX, R.H., 2012. Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications. 7th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
3 BIDDLE, S.J.H., MUTRIE, N., and GORELY, T., 2015. Psychology of Physical Activity: Determinants, Well-Being and Interventions. 3rd ed. Oxon: Routledge.
4 TENENBAUM, G., EKLUND, R.C., and KAMATA, A., 2012. Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
5 ALLEN, M. and McCARTHY, P. 2014. Psychology Express: Sport Psychology. Harlow, UK: Pearson.
6 MELLALIEU, S. and HANTON, S., 2015. Contemporary Advances in Sport Psychology: A Review. Oxon: Routledge.

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