module specification

This module will introduce students to basic principles in a range of areas, which will be critical to development of a true understanding of sports performance and participation from the psychological perspective. The module will primarily develop an understanding of the impact that psychological state has on both performance and participation. In order to achieve this the module will cover the basics in a range of psychological criteria from goal setting, through concentration, confidence and imagery to development of leadership skills. Throughout each topic will be viewed from the position of competitive sport, participatory sport and health and fitness styled exercise.

In addition, parts of the module will focus specifically on emotional and psychological wellbeing, showing how sport and exercise can benefit our physical condition and psychological wellbeing.

The development of sound reflective practice principles will be included within the scope of the module and both theoretical and practical application of reflection will be considered highly.

Practical elements will be included within the syllabus, featuring measurement and assessment tools used in sport psychology as well as practical application of sport psychology in a sports hall or laboratory-based environment.

Available for Study Abroad? No

• Introduction to sport psychology (LO1)
• Goal setting (LO1, LO2)
• Concentration (LO1, LO2)
• Stress and anxiety (LO1, LO2)
• Confidence (LO1, LO2)
• Imagery (LO1, LO2)
• Leadership (LO1)
• Stress and wellbeing (LO1)
• Reflective practice (LO2, LO3)
• Practical application of sport psychology (LO1, LO2, LO3)

Lectures will be used as a starting point to initiate further engagement activities around a specific topic area. This will promote a variety of learning opportunities which should appeal to all students. Lectures will therefore form the core material from which to expand knowledge in a variety of directions.

Practical sessions will be used to demonstrate visually and in a hands-on fashion, the psychological concepts taught in the lecture room. Students will be able to build skills on the theoretical base, enabling both visual and verbal learners to progress. The holistic methods taught will ensure the development of very competent students.

Tutorial sessions will be used to support the lecture material and allow the students to engage in the material using problem-solving skills and directed learning will be used to develop an understanding beyond the material given in lectures. This will include both exercises set within the lecture and independent tutorial sessions, as well as involving using the web and library resources. Tutorial sessions will also form the bridge between theoretical lecture material and the above practical hands-on sessions, in that tutorials will frequently involve the planning and preparation of practical sessions.

Reflective practice will be heavily employed. Again theoretical knowledge will be presented in lectures, followed by planning of the reflective practice process in tutorials and the practical application at various stages of the module.

LO1:  Appreciate a range of sport psychology applications and how they might impact sports and exercise related lifestyles
LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of the use of mental skills
LO3: Develop an understanding of the role played by reflective practice in personal development

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