Module Details

Module Code: PSYC
Module Title: Sport and Exercise Psychology 2
Title: Sport and Exercise Psychology 2
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Christopher Nulty
Domains:  
Module Description: To promote an understanding of the major psychological determinants of human behaviour in sports performance and exercise participation
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Synthesise the psychological factors that determine sport and exercise performance and outline the theories underlying these processes
LO2 Critique and apply psychological concepts and skills for the enhancement of performance
LO3 Identify the role of psychology in growth and development of young athletes
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
8131 PSYC Sport and Exercise Psychology 1
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Section 1 Introduction to Sport Psychology
History and evolution of sport and exercise psychology. Role of a sport and exercise psychologist; Introduction to key psychological concepts such as personality, motivation, arousal, anxiety, stress, attitudes, confidence, leadership, group dynamics, physical activity and health psychology; Introduction to psychological skills training (e.g. goal setting, imagery, self-talk etc.)
Section 2 Facilitating Psychological Growth and Development
Children and Sport Psychology, Aggression in Sport, Character Development and Good Sporting Behaviour
Section 3 Factors Affecting Performance
Personality & The Athlete, Motivation & Participation, Arousal & Anxiety, Concentration in Sport, Confidence, Self-Efficacy
Section 4 Improving Performance
Intervention Strategies – Arousal Adjustment, Increasing Intrinsic Motivation, Visualisation, Imagery, Goal-Setting
Section 5 Group Processes
Group & Team Dynamics, Leadership
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Athlete Psychology Case Studies
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Psychology Essay on Efficacy of a Specific Intervention Strategy
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
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This module does not have any article/paper resources
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