Module Details

Module Code: PSYC H7006
Full Title: Exercise Psychology and Behavioural Change
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Moira Maguire
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module provides a practical introduction to the psychology of exercise and behaviour change, with a particular emphasis on how to apply this knowledge.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Describe the role of health beliefs in behaviour change
MLO2 Discuss the role of motivation in behaviour change
MLO3 Apply psychology to support people to become more active
MLO4 Identify ways to communicate effectively to support behaviour change.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Beliefs and behaviour change
Attributions, attitudes, control beliefs, self-efficacy, Theory of Planned Behaviour, Stages of Change model,
Understanding and increasing motivation
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, Bridging the gap between intention and behaviour, Self-efficacy, ambivalence, creating a motivating environment, implementation intentions,
Communication
Active listening, verbal and non-verbal communication, promoting self-efficacy.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 100
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Case study
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 100
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Case study
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer Supervised Learning (non-contact) Non Contact Workshops Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer Supervised Learning (non-contact) Non Contact workshops Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Biddle, S., Mutrie, N. & Gorely, T.. (2015), Psychology of physical activity: Determinants, wellbeing and interventions., Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-041551818].
  • Marks, D., Murray, M & Eastacio, E.V.. (2018), Health Psychology: Theory, Research & Practice, 5th. Sage, London, [ISBN: 978-152640824].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Cotterill, S., Weston, N. & Breslin, G.. (2016), Sport and Exercise Psychology: Practitioner Case Studies, BPS; Wiley, West Sussex, [ISBN: 978-1-118-686].
  • Kremer, J., Moran, A. & Kearney. C.J.. (2019), Pure Sport: Sports Psychology in Action, 3rd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-113848].
  • O'Toole, G.. (2016), Communication: Core skills for health professionals., 3rd. Elsevier, New South Wales, [ISBN: 9780729542449].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources