Module Title
Principles of Behavioural Change for Physical Activity and Performance Enhancement
Keywords
Sports psychology, behaviour change- theories, models and techniques, cognitive interventions, goal setting, intervention adherence. |
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Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to discuss and critically evaluate the underpinning principles of behaviour change which can enhance performance and encourage participation and maintenance of physical activity.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically evaluate and apply an appropriate range of methods of enquiry and analysis within an exercise and sports psychology context.
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Discuss and evaluate critically the different theories of behaviour and behaviour change and the facilitating and inhibitory factors influencing behaviour of individuals and teams for performance enhancement.
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Critically analyse different interventions in Applied Sports and Exercise Psychology designed to influence diet, sports performance and exercise for health behaviours.
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Evaluate the professional and communication skills required across a range of settings, working environments and audiences as a professional.
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Indicative Module Content
History and current context of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Theories of behaviour change and its application to Sports Nutrition. Evidence from interventions to promote diet and physical activity. Techniques to support physical and nutritional behaviour change for training and competition in Sports (i.e. goal setting, motivational techniques (including motivational interviewing), action planning, attention & concentration, visual imagery, problem solving, stress/anxiety management, relapse prevention). Injuries and pain: psychological and social factors influencing pain perception/ability to perform exercise.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning |
| 22 |
Directed Study
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| 48 |
Private Study
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| 80 |
Mode of Delivery
Blended learning, e-learning, distance learning, workshops.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Oral presentation based on a case study.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BIDDLE, S.J.H., and MUTRIE, N. 2001. Psychology of physical activity: Determinants, well-being and interventions. London: Routledge.
| | 2. | LAVALLEE, D., KREMER, J., MORAN, A., & WILLIAMS, M. 2004. Sport psychology: Contemporary themes. London: Palgrave.
| | 3. | MORRISON, V. & BENNETT, P., 2006.Introduction to Health Psychology. Pearson: Prentice Hall.
| | 4. | OGDEN, J. 2007. Health Psychology: A textbook. Maidenhead: Open University.
| | 5. | SINGER, R.N., HAUSENBLAS, H.A., & JANELLE, C.M. (Eds) 2001. Handbook of Sport Psychology. New York: John Wiley.
| | 6. | WILLIAMS, J. 2006. Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance (5th Ed.). California: Mayfield.
| | 7. | Current journals and research articles.
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