Module Identifier |
SS23020 |
Module Title |
PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS SPORT EXERCISE PERFORM & ENHANCEMENT |
Academic Year |
2005/2006 |
Co-ordinator |
Dr Joanne Thatcher |
Semester |
Semester 1 |
Other staff |
Dr David A Tod, Dr Sally Akehurst |
Course delivery |
Lecture | 24 x 50 minute lectures |
|
Seminars / Tutorials | 12 x 50 minute seminars |
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Practical | 5 x 2 hours practicals |
Assessment |
Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
Semester Exam | 3 Hours Critical analysis of research project | 33% |
Semester Assessment | 2,000 word essay | 34% |
Semester Assessment | A group poster providing an analysis of psychological influences on peak performance in a selected sport | 33% |
Supplementary Exam | 3 Hours Open book essay under exam conditions. This essay will encompass sport and exercise science issues
| 100% |
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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
1. Provide a theoretical framework of relevant psychological constructs
2. Develop the application of these constructs to applied situations in sport and exercise
3. Develop the ability to critically appraise research evidence
4. Develop competence in the use of tools such as questionnaires and laboratory experimentation
Reading Lists
Books
Biddle, S.J.H. and Mutrie, N. (2001) Psychology of Physical Acitivity: Determinants, well-being and interventions.
London: Routledge
Biddle, S., Fox, K and Boucher, S (2000) Physical Activity and Psychological Well-being
London: Routledge
Buckworth, J. and Dishman, R.K. (2002) Exercise Psychology
Champaign II. Human Kinetics
Fox, K. (1997) The Physical Self: From Motivation to Well-being
Champaign, II: Human Kinetics
Bull, S.J., Albinson, J.G. and Shambrook, C.J. (1996) The mental game plan: getting psyched for sport
Sports Dynamics. 0951954326
Cox, R.H. (2002) Sports psychology: concepts and applications
5th ed. Brown and Benchmark, N.Y
Gill, D.L. (2000) Psychological dynamics of sport and exercise
2nd ed. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL
Hardy, L, Jones G. and Gould, D. (1996) Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport: Theory and Practice of Elite Performers
Wiley, Chicester
Murphy, S.M. (1995) Sport psychology interventions
Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL
Roberts, G.C. (1999) Learning experiences in sport psychology
2nd Ed. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL
Weinberg, R.S. and Gould, D. (2003) Foundations of sport and exercise psychology
3rd Ed. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL
Williams, J. (2001) Applied sport psychology: personal growth to peak performance
London, Mayfield
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5