Module Identifier SS13110  
Module Title FOUNDATIONS IN THE PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE  
Academic Year 2002/2003  
Co-ordinator Professor Jonathan H Doust  
Semester Semester 2  
Other staff Dr Cecilie Thogersen  
Course delivery Lecture   11 Hours  
  Practical   12 Hours  
  Seminars / Tutorials   4 Hours Consolidation workshops  

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 bassis 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.

Aims

This module bridges psychologyand 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 psychophysiology of stress and perception. Laboratory practical classes will demonstrate the application of material to sport and exercise situations.

1. To develop familiarity with the principle theories of motor learning and performance and the neurological basis to muscle activation
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

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 meausrement of pysiological 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.

Reading Lists

Books
Weinberg, RS & Gould, D. (1999) Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. 2nd. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Ill 0 88011 824 5
Guyton, AC & Hall, JE. (1996) Textbook of medical physiology. 9th. Saunders, Phil
Heywood, KM & Getchell, N. (2001) Lifespan motor development. 3rd. Human Kinetics, Champaign Il
Magill, R. Motor learning: concepts and applications.
Schmidt, RA & Wrisberg, C. (1999) Motor learning and performance. 2nd. Human Kinetics, Champaign Il
Sharp, B. (1992) Acquiring skill in sport. Sports Dynamics, Eastbourne
Tyldesley, B & Grieve, JI. (1995) Muscles, nerves and movement: kinesiology in daily life. Human Kinetics, Champaign Il