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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
Reference HS2120 Version 4
Created June 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved September 2015 SCQF Points 15
Amended June 2023 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enhance students' ability to screen clients in health or sport, to identify and address areas for development based on psychological principles and theories.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Prepare an appropriate psychological needs analysis.
2 Interpret identified issues in relation to sport and exercise psychology theories and models.
3 Justify an appropriate psychological intervention.
4 Discuss strengths and weaknesses of evidence supporting proposed psychological intervention.
5 Demonstrate the necessary professionalism through attendance at learning opportunities required for safe practice.

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

Module Delivery
Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Digital Learning Resources, Tutorials, Workshops 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, 4
Description: Pre-record Presentation
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed: 5
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 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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