SPOR H8014 - Exercise and Sports Psychology

Module Details

Module Code: SPOR H8014
Full Title: Exercise and Sports Psychology
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: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Explain the relationship between arousal and performance in sport and exercise
MLO2 Discuss the role of attention and motivation in athletic skill development and performance
MLO3 Evaluate the role of self-efficacy in performance
MLO4 Identify appropriate psychological techniques that can be used to promote performance
MLO5 Apply psychological techniques and strategies to inform athletic training.
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
Arousal
Arousal, anxiety, stress, relationship between arousal and performance, individual differencecs.
Attention
Attention and information processing, selective attention, distraction, attention and athletic performance.
Motivation and performance
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, Self-determination theory, motives, achievement motivation. Self-efficacy: Sources of self-efficacy, relationships between self-efficiacy, motivation and performance, promoting self-efficacy.
Applying psychology to enhance training and performance.
Goal setting, imagery, relaxation, feedback, Motor skill acquisition, reinforcement, feedback, practice schedules.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work30.00%
Project70.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,4,5
Duration in minutes 60
Assessment Description
Multiple-choice test
Project
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 70
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will conduct an individual project that will offer them the opportunity to apply psychology to authentic athletic issues and situations.
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Multiple-choice test
Project
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 70
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will conduct an individual project that will offer them the opportunity to apply psychology to authentic athletic issues and situations.
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

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
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
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
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Cohen, R.. (2016), Sports Psychology: The Basics. Optimising human performance., Bloomsbury Sport, London, [ISBN: 978-140817209].
  • Gregory, G., H. & N. Travis Triplett (eds). (2015), Essentials of strength training and conditioning., 4th. 8, Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 13: 978149250].
  • Kremer, J., Moran, A. & Kearney. C.J. (2019), Pure Sport: Sports Psychology in Action, 3rd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-113848406].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Biddle, S., Mutrie, N. & Gorely, T.. (2015), Psychology of physical activity: Determinants, wellbeing and interventions., 3rd. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 978-041551818].
  • Cotterill, S., Weston, N. & Breslin, G.. (2016), Sport and Exercise Psychology: Practitioner Case Studies, Wiley Blackwell, Chicester, [ISBN: 978-111868654].
  • Moran, A. & Toner, J.. (2017), A critical introduction to Sport Psychology, 3rd. Psychology Press, New York, [ISBN: 978-113899996].
  • Turner, M. & Barker, J. (2014), Tipping the balance: The mental skills handbook for athletes., Bennion Kearny Ltd., Staffordshire, [ISBN: 1909125938].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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