Description
Sport Psychology
Module title | Sport Psychology |
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Module code | ESS3808 |
Academic year | 2018/9 |
Credits | 30 |
Module staff |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 11 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 60 |
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Description - summary of the module content
Module description
This module goes beyond the basic concepts and theories in sport psychology to develop an understanding of how to apply this knowledge in a real-world setting. The module will provide you with an understanding of contemporary developments in sport psychology. You will work from the scientist-practitioner model to understand how trait like individual differences, stress appraisal, and specific attitudes influence performance under pressure.
Module aims - intentions of the module
Sport psychology can play a significant role in enhancing sports performance. The module aims to go beyond the basic concepts and theories in sport psychology and develop your ability to apply this knowledge in a real-world setting. As such, in this module you will examine contemporary developments in sport psychology that influence performance. Emphasis will be upon working from the scientist-practitioner model, with the aim to develop your ability to critically engage with the sport psychology literature and develop an understanding of how research informs practice in a range of performance settings.
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 models within sport psychology
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 2. Compare and contrast competing theories and models
- 3. Interpret, synthesise and evaluate relevant empirical findings
- 4. Organise and present academic evidence
- 5. Link research findings to applied practice
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Learn independently and cooperatively
- 7. Work with others to discuss materials and present conclusions
- 8. Communicate ideas effectively by written and oral means
Syllabus plan
Syllabus plan
Psychological factors underpinning performance, including
- Mental toughness
- Hardiness
- Grit
- Resilience
- Pain
- Perfectionsim
- Transactional model of stress and coping
- Biopsychosocial model of challenge and threat
- Mindfulness
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 | 256 | 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 | Seminars |
Guided Independent Study | 66 | Directed reading |
Guided Independent Study | 60 | Study tasks including homework questions, preparation for seminars, and group work |
Guided Independent Study | 20 | Preparation for formative assessment |
Guided Independent Study | 110 | Preparation for summative assessments |
Assessment
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Practice presentation | 10 minutes plus five minutes of questions | 1-6, 8 | Written |
Mock examination | 90 minutes | 1-6, 8 | Written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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20 | 60 | 20 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Group oral presentation | 20 | 15 minutes and 5 minutes of questions | 1, 3-8 | Oral |
Group report | 20 | 2000 words | 1, 3-8 | Written |
Examination | 60 | 3 hours | 1-6, 8 | 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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Group oral presentation | Presentation slides | 1, 3-8 | August/September assessment period |
Group report | Individual report | 1, 3-8 | August/September assessment period |
Examination | Examination | 1-6, 8 | 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 sit a further examination. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Resources
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
The majority of readings during this module will be taken from selected key journals (e.g., The Sport Psychologist, Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Journal of Applied Sport Psychology etc.). Basic background information on some of the topics can be found in the following textbooks:
- Jowett, S. and Lavallee, D. (2007). Social psychology in sport. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
- Singer, R. N., Hausenblas, H. A., and Janelle, C. M. (2001). Handbook of sport psychology. New York: Wiley.
- Williams, J. M. (2005). Applied sport psychology: personal growth to peak performance. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
- ELE page: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=947
- Online journals
Module has an active ELE page
Credit value | 30 |
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Module ECTS | 15 |
Module pre-requisites | ESS2710 Sport Psychology |
Module co-requisites | None |
NQF level (module) | 6 |
Available as distance learning? | No |
Origin date | 09/07/2012 |
Last revision date | 02/08/2018 |