Module Identifier |
SS13110 |
Module Title |
FOUNDATIONS IN THE PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE |
Academic Year |
2004/2005 |
Co-ordinator |
Dr Rhys Thatcher |
Semester |
Semester 2 |
Other staff |
Mr David A Tod, 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 | 2 Hours Exam to include data interpretation | 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 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
1. To develop familiarity with the principal 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
Cox, R.H. (2002) Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications
Boston: McGraw Hill
Buckworth, J. and R. Dishman, R. (2002) Exercise Physiology
Champaign, II: Human Kinetics
Weinberg, RS & Gould, D (2003) Foundations of sport and exercise psychology
3rd ed. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Il
Magill, RA (2001) Motor learning: concepts and applications
6th ed. New York, McGraw-Hill
Sharp, B (1992) Acquiring skill in sport
Sports Dynamics, Eastbourne
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
Schmidt, RA & Wrisberg, C (1999) Motor learning and performance
2nd ed. Human Kinetics, Champaign Il
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4