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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology | |||
| Reference | HS1113 | Version | 2 |
| Created | March 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | June 2010 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| This module aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental psychological concepts and principles underpinning sport and exercise performance. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Define key concepts in sport and exercise psychology. |
| 2 | Describe key theories and models in sport and exercise psychology. |
| 3 | Explain sport and exercise psychology theories and models. |
| 4 | Identify and explain differences in the key theories and models of sport and exercise psychology. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Personality; Confidence; Motivation; Stress; anxiety; arousal; Group dynamics; Leadership; Behaviour change; Health and wellbeing. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Lectures followed by student-led seminars, 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 | |||||
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| 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: | |||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| Written coursework 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 | None (in addition to course entry requirements). |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| A pass will not normally be awarded for this module unless the student has attended a minimum of 80% of all learning opportunities. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 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 | ALLEN, M. and McCARTHY, P. 2014. Psychology Express: Sport Psychology. Harlow, UK: Pearson. |
| 4 | BIDDLE, S.J.H., MUTRIE, N., and GORELY, T. 2015. Psychology of Physical Activity: Determinants, Well-Being and Interventions. 3rd ed. Oxon: Routledge. |