Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 8 X 2 HOUR LECTURE |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 8 X 2 HOUR TUTORIAL |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Written critical review and synthesis of research 3000 words | 50% |
| Semester Exam | Oral presentation of a critical review of specific research | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Repeat failed component | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an in depth understanding of contemporary theory and research in exercise and health Psychology.
Critically evaluate and synthesise research and theory within exercise and health psychology.
Make informed judgements about the professional and practical application of exercise and health psychology research.
Aims
The role of psychological factors in optimising and managing health and in determining the adoption, maintenance and effects of exercise is now well established and well documented. These include: relationships between exercise and mental and physical health and well-being, in both clinical and non-clinical populations; psychological factors that will deter or encourage an individual to exercise, such as self-perception, and, psychological frameworks and interventions that can be employed to manage and modify exercise and health related behaviours. An understanding of the role of key psychological factors through exposure to contemporary research that addresses these topics is therefore critical for exercise and health scientists. The purpose of this module is to provide students with critical understanding of key contemporary theoretical frameworks and research in exercise and health psychology.
Brief description
The role of psychological factors in optimising and managing health and in determining the adoption, maintenance and effects of exercise is now well established and well documented. These include: relationships between exercise and mental and physical health and well-being, in both clinical and non-clinical populations; psychological factors that will deter or encourage an individual to exercise, such as self-perception, and, psychological frameworks and interventions that can be employed to manage and modify exercise and health related behaviours. An understanding of the role of key psychological factors through exposure to contemporary research that addresses these topics is therefore critical for exercise and health scientists. The purpose of this module is to provide students with critical understanding of key contemporary theoretical frameworks and research in exercise and health psychology.
Content
The role of psychological factors in optimising and managing health and in determining the adoption, maintenance and effects of exercise is now well established and well documented. These include: relationships between exercise and mental and physical health and well-being, in both clinical and non-clinical populations; psychological factors that will deter or encourage an individual to exercise, such as self-perception, and, psychological frameworks and interventions that can be employed to manage and modify exercise and health related behaviours. An understanding of the role of key psychological factors through exposure to contemporary research that addresses these topics is therefore critical for exercise and health scientists. The purpose of this module is to provide students with critical understanding of key contemporary theoretical frameworks and research in exercise and health psychology.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | |
| Communication | Written and oral communication. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Independent study, but not specifically assessed. |
| Information Technology | Use of IT packages and research databases (Word, Powerpoint). Use of presentation media assessed in oral presentation. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | |
| Problem solving | |
| Research skills | Critical analysis of research. |
| Subject Specific Skills | |
| Team work | Group work to complete module study activities. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7