Have you ever wondered why some athletes thrive under pressure, whilst others crumble? Why motivation changes across differing environments like sport, school or work. Or what separates elite from novice performance? Sport and exercise psychology is an exciting discipline which seeks to understand what factors influence how individuals think, feel, and behave. You will consider key psychological theories and how they relate to sport and exercise contexts. Furthermore, you will also develop a personal and professional understanding of how cognitive and social factors impact group and individual behaviour.
Lectures 16 hours, Seminars 16 hours
1 hour Test. Assessment Details: VLE Test worth 30%.
1 Page Visual Representation . Assessment Details: Poster worth 70%.
Reassessment Method: Like for like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Identify psychological theories relating to sport and exercise.
2. Explain how cognitive and social psychological factors can influence behaviour in a sport and exercise environment.
3. Contextualise group and individual behaviour within sport and exercise environments.
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