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PSY-20070 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 29 June 2024

PSY-20070 - Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Coordinator: Nicola Marsh Room: N/A Tel: +44 1782 7 33317
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733736

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

Sport, physical activity and exercise play an essential part in many people¿s lives. Moreover, they play a significant role in society both from local and international perspectives.
This introductory module aims to provide you with an opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of how key psychology theories and models are applied to sport, physical activity and exercise contexts. You will be introduced to issues and concepts in sport and exercise psychology and how sport and exercise psychology is used to examine and support sport, physical activity and exercise in everyday life as well as elite and professional sport and performance.

Aims
The aim of this module is to develop students' understanding of some of the key concepts underpinning the psychology of sport and exercise participation and performance.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe psychological models and theories that are applied to sports performance, physical activity, and exercise: 1,2
apply psychological models and theories to authentic cases of sports performance, physical activity, or exercise: 1,2
critically evaluate application of psychology models and theories to sports performance, physical activity, and exercise: 1,2

Study hours

Scheduled teaching - 24 hours (12x 2hour sessions)
Asynchronous activity - 12 hours (12x 1hour)
Independent study and assessment preparation - 114 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Assignment weighted 50%
Case Study
Students will select one hypothetical case study (from a choice of 5), related to an individual who is currently insufficiently active. Students will analyse the contributing factors as to why the individual is insufficiently active, review relevant psychological literature and theory to propose an intervention aimed at increasing the individuals exercise and physical activity levels. 1000 words.

2: Group Presentation weighted 50%
Group presentation
In small groups, students will present on an area of sports and exercise psychology presented in the module and apply it to a participant, athlete or team. Based on the available literature in the area, they will, for example, provide recommendations on ways in which the subject (person or team) could improve their performance under pressure, or provide recommendations on how to improve a team¿s cohesion or similar relevant topic area. Students will be asked to present and evaluate literature related to the athlete or team and the relevant area of sport and exercise psychology they choose to focus on. 10 minute presentation.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 29 June 2024