Sport and Exercise Psychology

Cod y Modiwl
BR16120
Teitl y Modiwl
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Joanne Wallace
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Marco Arkesteijn
Dr Scott Tompsett
Dr Federico Villagra Povina
Dr Joanne Wallace
Dr Ruth Wonfor
Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Mini-qualitative Report: 1500 Words 50%
Asesiad Semester Literature Review: 1500 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Literature Review: 1500 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Mini-qualitative Report: 1500 Words 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Provide a critical appreciation of the relationship between sport and exercise activities and interventions in a range of groups in various settings
  2. Demonstrate the interaction between psychology and biological processes.
  3. Demonstrate advanced level knowledge and understanding of theories and principles that underpin the study of physical activity
  4. Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions relating to qualitative data for academic audiences

Disgrifiad cryno

Introduces key psychological theories and concepts (e.g., motivation, arousal, self-efficacy) relevant to sport and exercise settings. Supports understanding of how psychological factors influence performance, participation, and well-being. Encourages students to make connections between psychology and other core disciplines such as physiology, biomechanics, and coaching. Fosters empathy and interpersonal awareness, vital for coaching, leadership, and applied practice.

Nod

To showcase how psychological factors influence sport performance, physical activity and health, and how exercise can improve mental well-being. To equip students with the knowledge and practical skills to apply psychological theories in promoting active lifestyles and optimising sport performance—valuable for careers in sport psychology, health promotion, and exercise consultancy.

Cynnwys

Indicative content to include:
• Personality
• Confidence / Self-efficacy
• Aims and Principle of Exercise psychology
• Arousal, Stress, and anxiety
• Feedback reinforcement and motivation
• Psychological skills training
• Group dynamics
• Exercise behaviour and adherence
• Memory and Information Processing
• Motor performance

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Addasrwydd a gwydnwch Students will be provided with academic and skill challenges during practical sessions and completion of assessment
Cydlynu ag erail Arranging and recruiting participants, including explaining the interview and conducting the interviews.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol The basics of writing a scientific report in the form of qualitative journal article
Datrys Problemau Creadigol Developing a theory-based approach to better understand people’s views about being active
Gallu digidol Producing reports in Word, Transcribing software and recordings
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol Merging research from two rather distinct field of science: psychology and biology
Myfyrdod Self, peer and lecturer feedback during contact hours
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol Designing a semi-structured interview, producing a qualitative report
Synnwyr byd go iawn Doing interviews with people to generate the data for the mini-qualitative report

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