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Module Title
Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology

Keywords
psychological theories; psychological models; psychological skills

ReferenceHS2120
SCQF LevelSCQF 8
SCQF Points15
ECTS Points7.5
CreatedApril 2015
ApprovedSeptember 2015
Amended
Version No.1


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Prerequisites for Module

Successful Completion of Stage 1 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course, or equivalent.

Corequisite Modules

None.

Precluded Modules

None.

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.


Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours

Full Time
Lectures
24
Workshops
12

Directed Study

 
Case Studies
24
Reading
24

Private Study

 

66

Mode of Delivery

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

Assessment Plan

Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1 1,2,3,4

Presentation

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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