Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to SCQF 9 entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To introduce and discuss relevant research and issues linked to psychological aspects of sports involvement and consider their application.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Discuss the role of psychology in sport.
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Apply sports psychology to real world situations.
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Assess the limitations and advantages of applying theory to sports psychology.
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Indicative Module Content
Scope, theories and methods of Sports Psychology.
Arousal, Performance and anxiety in sports participation.
Social facilitation in sport and the home advantage.
Exercise Psychology.
Personality and sport.
Sport and mental wellbeing.
Goal setting, visualisation and hypnosis in sport.
Leadership, Teams and Team Building.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 12 | Seminars
| 12 |
Directed Study
| | Directed Study
| 66 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 60 |
| Mode of Delivery
Core introductory lectures will be accompanied by seminars, workshops, presentations and practical activities.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
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Component 1 will be assessed by written coursework and an integrated oral presentation.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CASHMORE., 2008. Sport and Exercise Psychology: Key Concepts. 2nd ed. London: Routledge.
| | 2. | COX, R. H., 2012. Sport Psychology: concepts and applications. 7th ed. New York: McGraw Hill.
| | 3. | LAVELLEE, D., 2004. Sports Psychology: Contemporary themes. Basingstoke: Palgranve MacMillan.
| | 4. | TENENBAUM, G., 2007. Handbook of Sport Psychology. 3rd ed. New Jersey: Wiley.
| | 5. | WEINBERG, R., and GOULD, D., 2011. Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 5th ed. Champaign, ILL: Human Kinetics.
| | 6. | JOWETT, S., and LAVALLEE, D., 2007. Social Psychology in Sport. Leeds: Human Kinetics.
| | 7. | WEINBERG, R., and GOULD, D., 2015 Foundations of Sport & Exercise Psychology. 6th ed. Leeds: Human Kinetics.
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