Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 x 1 hour lectures |
| Practical | 12 x 1 hour practical |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Group Presentation | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours Written Examination Also same for supplementary exam | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours Written Examination | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to.
Understand major psychological, physical and social consequences of physical inactivity
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of key theories and concepts in exercise psychology (such as exercise adherence, goal setting, motivation, stages of change, quality of life, social cohesion, exercise dependence and eating disorders)
Identify basic strategies that may be used to enhance adherence to physical activity and exercise.
Examine the influence of physical activity on psychological well-being
Communicate information orally
Content
The content involved in the module can be categorised as adherence related and well-being related. Part of the module focus on the theories and strategies that can be used to increase adherence to physical activity, such as stages of change, goal setting, contracting, the development of exercise enjoyment and social cohesion etc. The other major part of the module focuses on an introduction to the psychological outcomes of physical activity. Themes include concepts such as quality of life, mood, self-perceptions, anxiety, body image, exercise dependence and eating disorders.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | Assessment ¿ The ability to communicate knowledge and ideas in a written format ¿ Summarise a research article and construct a written abstract in groups ¿ Present the written abstract orally |
| Problem solving | Lectures/Practicals ¿ Small group problem-solving exercises |
| Research skills | Searching databases and locate relevant sources for the oral presentation and abstract writing |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4