How can sport and exercise professionals apply psychological theories and concepts to understand their athletes and clients? You will learn how to bridge the gap between theory and practice. By using real world scenarios, you will learn how to apply research to consider and problem solve sport and exercise participants issues. Using underpinning literature, you will also design an appropriate intervention strategy to enhance performance or encourage behavioural change. Finally, you will gain a critical understanding of the strengths and limitations associated with psychological research and theory, and in doing so learn to appreciate the link between theory and applied sport and exercise behaviours.
Lectures 16 hours, Seminars 16 hours
1 page (poster)
300 words (commentary) Visual Representation. Assessment Details: Poster and commentary worth 30%.
2,000 words Short Writing Piece. Assessment Details: Case Study worth 70%.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Analyse psychological theories relating to sport and exercise
2. Explain the influence of cognitive and social psychological factors that influence behaviour in a sport and exercise context
3. Evaluate the theoretical principles of sport and exercise psychology underpinning applied practice
4. Communicate psychological concepts of group and individual behaviour in sport and exercise environments
5. Devise an evidence-based strategy to improve sport performance and physical health and wellbeing
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