Module Identifier |
SS13110 |
Module Title |
FOUNDATIONS IN THE PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE |
Academic Year |
2003/2004 |
Co-ordinator |
Dr Rhys Thatcher |
Semester |
Semester 2 |
Other staff |
Dr Joanne Thatcher |
Course delivery |
Lecture | 12 Hours |
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Practical | 12 Hours |
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Seminars / Tutorials | 4 Hours Consolidation workshops |
Assessment |
Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
Semester Assessment | 2 Hours Experimental Laboratory Report in Open-Book Format | 50% |
Supplementary Exam | As semester, repeating failed component(s) | 100% |
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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.
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.
Aims
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
Reading Lists
Books
Weinberg, RS & Gould, D (2003) Foundations of sport and exercise psychology
3rd ed. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Il
Guyton, AC & Hall, JE (1996) Textbook of medical physiology
9th ed. Saunders, Phil
Heywood, KM & Getchell, N (2001) Lifespan motor development
3rd ed. Human Kinetics, Champaign Il
Magill, RA (2001) Motor learning: concepts and applications
6th ed. New York, McGraw-Hill
Schmidt, RA & Wrisberg, C (1999) Motor learning and performance
2nd ed. 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
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4