Prerequisites for Module
None.
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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Recognise and explain the role of psychology in sport.
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Apply an understanding of sports psychology to real world situations.
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Discuss 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 State - trait anxiety in sports participation. Social facilitation in sport and the home advantage. Managing stress in sport-cognitive perspective and relaxation. Goal setting, visualisation and hypnosis in sport. Training, Coaching and Performance. Teams and Team Building. Gender and Sport. Sports/Exercise and Mental Health. Sports audiences - attributional psychology, identity and fan culture.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 6 | Workshops
| 18 |
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
| | Coursework | 1
| | Coursework | 2,3
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A Case Study assesses Learning Outcomes 2 and 3.
A Presentation and Essay assesses Learning Outcome 1.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | COX, R. H., 2002. Sport Psychology: concepts and applications. 5th ed. Boston: McGraw Hill.
| | 2. | WANN, D. L., 1997. Sports Psychology. Upper Saddle River, NJ: River Prentice Hall.
| | 3. | WEINBERG, R. and GOULD, D., 2003. Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 3rd ed. Champaign, ILL: Human Kinetics.
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