University of the West of England
MODULE SPECIFICATION
(Revised July 2001)
Code: USPJF7-20-3 Title: The Psychology of Sport and Exercise Version:1
Level: 3 UWE credit rating: 20 ECTS credit rating: 10
Module type: Standard
Owning Faculty: Applied Sciences Field: Psychology
Valid from: September 2002 Discontinued from:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Excluded combinations: None
Learning outcomes:
By the end of the module the student will be able to: -
• Critically discuss the historical development of sport and exercise psychology.
• Compare and contrast a range of psychological measures designed to improve sports performance.
• Critically discuss and theoretically evaluate current psychological models in relation to exercise motivation.
• Critically differentiate between psychological approaches to individual and team sports.
• Critically discuss the psychology of adherence as it applies to sport and exercise.
• Use an inquisitive/analytical framework to identify future research directions in the field of sport and exercise.
• Critically evaluate the relationship between sport, exercise, and minority populations.
• Critically discuss and theoretically evaluate psychological theories of leadership as they apply to sport.
• Critically discuss a range of psychological interventions designed to address “problems” in performance.
Syllabus outline:
Week
1. Introduction to the module; module structure; assessment on the module; definitions; history of sport and exercise psychology;
2. Sports psychology: the parameters (including assessment methods).
3. Exercise psychology: the parameters (including assessment methods).
4. Models of behaviour change 1.
5. Case study (analysis of learning to date as it applies to a team or individual sporting event);
6. Adherence and the individual (e.g. preparation for sport, injury rehabilitation, adherence to exercise).
7. Group psychology and sport.
8. Models of motivation 1.
9. Models of behaviour change 2.
10. Case study (analysis of learning to date as it applies to a team or individual sporting event);
11. Models of motivation 2.
12. Aggression in sport and exercise.
13. The psychology of leadership in sport.
14. Group cohesion.
15. Case study (analysis of learning to date as it applies to a team or individual sporting event);
16. Research issues in sport and exercise psychology (qualitative and quantitative).
17. Personality factors: (including anxiety, arousal, attribution, need for achievement).
18. Stress in sport and exercise psychology.
19. Case study (analysis of learning to date as it applies to a team or individual sporting event);
20. The psychology of elite performance.
21. Minority populations in sport and exercise: psychological issues
22. Preparation for the timed assignment; module summary.
23. Individual tutorials.
24. Individual tutorials.
Teaching and learning methods:
Lectures; case study analysis; small group work; literature review; group problem solving.
Reading Strategy
All students will be encouraged to make full use of the print and electronic resources available to them through membership of the University. These include a range of electronic journals and a wide variety of resources available through web sites and information gateways. The University Library’s web pages provide access to subject relevant resources and services, and to the library catalogue. Many resources can be accessed remotely. Students will be presented with opportunities within the curriculum to develop their information retrieval and evaluation skills in order to identify such resources effectively.
This guidance will be available either in the module handbook, via the module information on UWEonline or through any other vehicle deemed appropriate by the module/programme leaders.
Anspaugh,D.J. Hamnick,M.H. & Rosato,F.D. (1991) – Concepts and applications of wellness. Mosby Year Book.
Bandura,A. (1997) – Self Efficacy: The exercise of control. New York. Freeman.
Biddle,S. (1995) – European Perpectives on Sports and Exercise Psychology. Human Kinetics.
Biddle,S., Fox,K., Boutcher,S. (2000) – Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being. Lonf=don Routledge.
Bohner,G., and Wanke,M. (2002) – Attitudes and attitude change. New York. Psychology Press.
Bull,S. (ed) (2001) – Adherence Issues in Sport and Exercise. London Wiley.
Cockerill,I. (ed) (2002) – Solutions in Sports Psychology. London. Thompson Publishing.
CockerillI., and Steinberg,H.(eds) (1997) – Cognitive enhancement in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Leicester. BPS.
Department of Health (1992) – The Health of the Nation – A summary of the strategy for Health in England. London. HMSO.
Department of Health (1995) – The Health of the Nation: More people, more active, more often. Physical activity in England, A consultation paper. London. DOH.
Department of Health (1998) – Our Healthier Nation: Consultative Greeen Paper. London HMSO.
Fox,K. (1997) – The Physical Self: From motivation to Well-Being. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Hardy,L. Jones,G. & Gould,D. (1996) – Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport.. London Wiley.
LeUnes,A. & Nation,J. (2002) – Sports Psychology. London. Thompson Publishing.
Robson,C., Cripps,B. & Steinberg,H. (eds) (1996) – Quality and quantity: Research methods in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Leicester. BPS.
Young,A. Skelton,D, Walker,A. & Hoinville,L. (1997) – Physical Activity in later life. London. Health Education Authority.
Journals:
• Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology.
• Journal of Sport and Exercise Science.
• Journal of Applied Sports Psychology.
• Health Education Quarterly.
• Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
• Health Education Journal.
• Journal of Sports Sciences
• Health Psychology.
Assessment
Weighting between components A and B (standard modules at levels 0-3 only) A: 40% B: 60%
ATTEMPT 1
First Assessment Opportunity
Component A Element weighting
Description of each element
TE Timed assignment (2 Hours). 1
Component B
Description of each element Element weighting
WA1 Literature Review focusing on one area of sport (2000 words) 1
(to be discussed with the module leader)
NB: review must conclude with a research question relating to the chosen sport. The research question cannot be used as a basis for the third year project module.
Second Assessment Opportunity (further attendance at taught classes is not required)
Component A
Description of each element Element weighting
TE Timed Assignment (2 Hours) 1
Component B
Description of each element Element weighting
WA1 Literature Review focusing on one area of sport (2000 words) 1
(to be discussed with the module leader)
NB: The review must conclude with a research question relating to the chosen sport. The research question cannot be used as a basis for the third year project module.
SECOND (OR SUBSEQUENT) ATTEMPT Attendance at taught classes is/is not required.
Specification confirmed by …………………………………………………Date ……………………………
(Associate Dean/Programme Director)