Module Identifier
SS13110
Module Title
FOUNDATIONS IN THE PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Dr Rhys Thatcher
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture 1 x 1 hr lecture per week
Practical 4 x 1 hour sessions for practical. Students divided into four groups.
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Laboratory Report (1,000 words)  50%
Semester Exam 1.5 Hours   50%
Supplementary Assessment 1,000 word assignment  50%
Supplementary Exam 1.5 Hours   50%

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 List


Buckworth, J. and R. Dishman, R. (2002) Exercise Physiology Champaign, II: Human Kinetics Primo search Cox, R.H. (2002) Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications Boston: McGraw Hill Primo search Magill, RA (2001) Motor learning: concepts and applications 6th ed New York, McGraw-Hill Primo search 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 Primo search Schmidt, RA & Wrisberg, C (1999) Motor learning and performance 2nd ed Human Kinetics, Champaign Il Primo search Sharp, B (1992) Acquiring skill in sport Sports Dynamics, Eastbourne Primo search Weinberg, RS & Gould, D (2003) Foundations of sport and exercise psychology 3rd ed Human Kinetics, Champaign, Il Primo search

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4