Description
Sport Psychology
Module title | Sport Psychology |
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Module code | ESS2710 |
Academic year | 2018/9 |
Credits | 15 |
Module staff | (Convenor) |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 12 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 179 |
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Description - summary of the module content
Module description
On this module you will learn about identifying and assessing factors that may affect performance and well being in sport. Coupled with a critical understanding of sport psychology theories, you will then be able to describe what could be done to enhance performance, studying a variety of techniques from goal-setting to imagery.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aims of this module are to develop a critical understanding of specific sport psychology theories and concepts. This module uses evidence-based practice to help to develop your problem solving and strategic thinking skills so that you can see how sport psychology could be used in the real world to both improve performance and facilitate well being.
Graduate attributes. As part of this module you are expected to develop the following skills:
- Strategic thinking and problem solving in answering questions and completeting independent study.
- Application of knowledge in interpreting empirical research.
- Building confidence as a communicator in discussing independent study and literature in seminar settings.
- People skills in communicating with peers and module teaching team.
- Enquiring mind in pursuing further reading on topics covered in the module.
- Data management skills in collecting and recording data and analysing findings in seminars and independent study.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Discuss specific theories and concepts within sport psychology
- 2. Describe how theoretical knowledge might be applied to enhance performance and wellbeing
- 3. Explain how specific interventions might be used maximise performance
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Explain how specific interventions might be used maximise performance and wellbeing
- 5. Compare and contrast competing theories
- 6. Organise and present academic evidence
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Manage self-learning, set and meet targets, manage time, and read extensively for information
Syllabus plan
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
Psychological variables underpinning performance, including:
- Attention and concentration
- Stress and anxiety
- Arousal and activation
- Self-confidence
Psychological skills, including:
- Goal-setting
- Motivation
- Self-talk
- Imagery
- Designing and implementing a psychological intervention
Learning and teaching
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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44 | 106 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 22 | Lectures |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 22 | Seminar classes |
Guided Independent Study | 40 | Directed reading |
Guided Independent Study | 40 | Study tasks including review of psychological techniques, homework questions, preparation for seminar presentation and formative essay. |
Guided Independent Study | 26 | Assessment preparation |
Assessment
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Practice essay | 1 hour | 1-7 | Group written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Essay comprising two questions of 1000 words each | 100 | 2000 words | 1-7 | Individual written |
Re-assessment
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Essay comprising two questions of 1000 words each | Essay comprising two questions of 1000 words each | 1-7 | August/September assessment period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further essay as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Resources
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Kremer, J., and Moran, A. P. (2008). Pure sport: practical sport psychology. London: Routledge
- Lavallee, D., Kremer, J., Moran, A. P., and Williams, M. (2004). Sport psychology: Contemporary themes. New York: Palgrave MacMillan,
- Singer, R.N., Hausenblas, H.A., and Janelle, C.M. (2001). Handbook of sport psychology. New York: Wiley.
- Weinberg, R.S. and Gould, D. (2011). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
- Williams, J. M. (2005). Applied sport psychology: personal growth to peak performance. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Module has an active ELE page
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
- Selected reading in key journals (e.g., The Sport Psychologist, Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, etc.).
Credit value | 15 |
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Module ECTS | 7.5 |
Module pre-requisites | ESS1605 Foundations of Exercise and Sport Psychology |
Module co-requisites | None |
NQF level (module) | 5 |
Available as distance learning? | No |
Origin date | 01/09/2011 |
Last revision date | 27/09/2018 |