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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Sport and Exercise Behaviour
Reference HS1142 Version 2
Created April 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved June 2021 SCQF Points 15
Amended June 2023 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 behaviour.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Define key concepts in sport and exercise psychology.
2 Explain sport and exercise psychology theories and models.
3 Describe differences in the key theories and models of sport and exercise psychology.
4 Demonstrate the necessary professionalism through attendance at learning opportunities required for safe practice.

Indicative Module Content
Psychological theories and models including: Theories and models of personality; theories and models of confidence; theories and models of motivation; theories and models of anxiety; theories and models of team dynamics; theories and models of leadership; theories and models of behaviour change; theories and models of concentration

Module Delivery
Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Digital Learning Resources, Tutorials and Practical sessions.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 120 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
Description: Written Assignment
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed: 4
Description: Minimal module attendance requirement of 80%

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 grade based on grading proforma. Component 2 is a minimum modular attendance requirement of 80%
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A Component 1 A; Component 2 Pass
B Component 1 B; Component 2 Pass
C Component 1 C; Component 2 Pass
D Component 1 D; Component 2 Pass
E Component 1 E; Component 2 Pass
F Component 1 F and/or fails Component 2
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.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 WEINBERG, R.S. and GOULD, D., 2018. Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 7th 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.


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