Module Details
Module Code: |
ZPSY C1101 |
Module Title:
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Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
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Title:
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Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Niamh Spratt
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the core topics, underlying theories and basic psychological constructs in sport and exercise psychology.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Explain the major concepts studied in sport and exercise psychology (e.g. personality, motivation, stress, confidence, feedback, etc.) |
LO2 |
Relate and apply psychological concepts to the sport and exercise setting |
LO3 |
Identify interventions that may be used by sport and exercise psychologists to improve performance and increase participation in sport and exercise. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
History and evolution of sport and exercise psychology. Role of a sport and exercise psychologist.
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Basic psychological concepts
Introduction to different areas within sport and exercise psychology such as personality, motivation, arousal, anxiety, stress, attitudes, confidence, leadership, group dynamics, physical activity and health psychology
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Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
Introduction to psychological skills training (e.g. goal setting, imagery, self-talk etc.)
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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 |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Independent learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
6.73 |
101 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Richard Cox. (2012), Sport Psychology: Concepts and Application, 7th. McGraw-Hill Publishing, [ISBN: 978007802247].
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Weinberg, Robert S.,Gould, Daniel. (2018), Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 6E, 7th. Human Kinetics, p.664, [ISBN: 9781492572350].
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Stuart J. H. Biddle, Nanette Mutrie and Trish Gorely. (2015), Psychology of physical activity, 3rd. Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; Routledge, c2008., [ISBN: 0415366658].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Journal of Applied Sport Psychology.
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Journal of Sport and Exercie Psychology.
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International Journal of Sport
Psychology.
| Other Resources |
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European Federation of Sport Psychology,
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British Association of Sport and
Exercise Science,
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Association for Applied Sport Psychology,
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