Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 x 1 hr lecture per week |
| Practical | 4 x 1 hour sessions for practical. Students divided into four groups. |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Laboratory Report (1,000 words) | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | 1,000 word assignment | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to :
1. Explain models of information processing and motor learning
2. Describe the primary forms of proprioception and how they are used in the control of movement
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the neuro-humoral basis to stress and arousal
4. Examine the concept of "Rating of Perceived Exertion" and demonstrate a basic knowledge of psycho-physical scaling
5. Complete a succinct report of a laboratory experiment.
Brief description
This module bridges psychology and physiology by considering the biological links between cognitive function and physiological function in relation to movement and performance. Two main themes permeate the module: the motor control of movement and the psychphysiology of stress and perception. Practical laboratory classes will include the measurement of physiological parameters such as heart rate and breathing under conditions of stress, analysis of the perception of effort, and the video analysis of learning novel movement tasks.
Aims
2. To gain a basic knowledge of the primary forms of proprioception
3. To introduce a neuro-humoral explanation of stress and arousal
4. To examine the fundamental nature of the cognitive perception of effort
5. To complete pratical experimentation measuring physiological, perceptual and movement responses
Reading List
Buckworth, J. and R. Dishman, R. (2002) Exercise Physiology Champaign, II: Human Kinetics Primo search Cox, R.H. (2002) Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications Boston: McGraw Hill Primo search Magill, RA (2001) Motor learning: concepts and applications 6th ed New York, McGraw-Hill Primo search McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. and Katch, V.L. (2001) Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance: A Problem-based Approach 5th Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Primo search Schmidt, RA & Wrisberg, C (1999) Motor learning and performance 2nd ed Human Kinetics, Champaign Il Primo search Sharp, B (1992) Acquiring skill in sport Sports Dynamics, Eastbourne Primo search Weinberg, RS & Gould, D (2003) Foundations of sport and exercise psychology 3rd ed Human Kinetics, Champaign, Il Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4