Module Identifier SS23020  
Module Title PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS SPORT EXERCISE PERFORM & ENHANCEMENT  
Academic Year 2002/2003  
Co-ordinator Professor Jonathan H Doust  
Semester Semester 1  
Course delivery Practical   10 Hours 5 x 2 hours practicals  
  Lecture   16 Hours 16 x 50 minute lectures  
  Seminars / Tutorials   15 Hours 15 x 50 minute seminars  
Assessment Semester Exam   Coursework (33.3%): a group poster providing an analysis of psychological influences on peak perforamnce in a selected sport. Coursework (33.3%): a 2,000 word essay on a topic related to exercise psychology Examination (33.3%): Critical analysis of a research study (two hours)   100%  
  Supplementary Exam   3,000 word essay (100%)   100%  

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Identify the major psychological constructs relevant to peak performance in sport
2. Identify the major psychological constructs relevant to participation in exercise
3. Apply these constructs in both sport and exercise contexts
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of relevant methodological tools such as questionnaires and laboratory experimentation
5. Interpret and evaluate relevant research findings
6. Work in a group to produce an analysis of peak performance in a selected sport

Brief description

This module has two themes: the psychology of maximizing sports performance and the psychology of optimizing participation
in exercise for the benefit of health. The module provides a theoretical framework for students to develop an understanding of relevant psychological constructs and apply these in sport and exercise contexts. For sport, examples include anxiety management, group dynamics, performance profiling and psychological skills training. For exercise, examples include motivations and barriers, stages of change, self-esteem and intervention strategies. Some themes common to both contexts will include eating disorders, goal setting and adherence. The ability to critically evaluate empirical evidence is developed through the appraisal of research abstracts. Practical work will include laboratory experimentation and the use of psychological questionnaires.

Aims

This module has two themes: the psychology of maximizing sports performance and the psychology of optimizing participation in exercise for the benefit of health. The module provides a theoretical framework for students to develop an understanding of relevant psyhological constructs and apply these in sport and exerise contexts. For sport, examples include anxiety mangaement, group dynamics, performance profiling and psychological skills training. For exercise, examples include motivations and barriers, stages of change, self-esteem and intervention strategies. Some themes common to both contexts will include eating disorders, goal setting and adherence. The ability to critically evaluate empirical evidence is developed through the appraisal of research abstracts.

Reading Lists

Books
** Should Be Purchased
Weinberg, R.S. and Gould, D.. (1999) Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. 2nd. Human Kinetics, Champaign, ILL 0 88011824 5
Williams, J.. (1993) Applied sport psychology: personal growth to peak performance. Mayfield
Gadsdon, S.. (2001) Psychology and sport. Heinemann, Oxford
Gill, D.L.. (2000) Psychological mdynamics of sport and exercise. 2nd ed. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL
Bakker, F.C., Whiting, H.T.A., and van der Brug, H.. (1995) Sport psychology: concepts and applications. Wiley, Chichester
Cox, R.H.. (1998) Sports psychology: concepts and applications. 4th ed. Brown and Benchmark, N.Y
Duda, J.L.. (1998) Advances in sport and exericse psychological mesurement. Fitness Information Technology, Morgantown, W.Va
Bull, S.J., Albinson, J.G. and Shambrook, C.J.. (1996) The mental game plan: getting psyched for sport. Sports Dynamics. 0 9519543 2 6
Hardy, L., Jones, G. and Gould, D.. (1997) Mental preparation for sport. Wiley, Chicester
Murphy, S.M.. (1994) Sport psychology interventions. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL
Roberts, G.C.. (1999) Learning experiences in sport psychology. 2nd. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL