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Module Title
LC Psychological Foundations: Sport & Exercise
School
Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department
Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Module Code
03 23646
Module Lead
Sally Fenton
Level
Certificate Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
Single and joint honour students in the School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Sciences; it can also be opened to international exchange students at the discretion of the School.
This module will explore the individual and social environmental factors that underlie participation and performance in physical activity contexts. Specifically, it will cover:
- psychological skills which are fundamental in sport and exercise settings, including theories of anxiety, and outline effects on performance regulation;
- key theories used to enhance performance and physical activity participation in sport and exercise settings;
- the role of physical activity and exercise engagement for improving psychological health and well-being;
- and factors which are central to promoting physical activity and exercise in different groups
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you should be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of key psychological skills, and how they can be applied to: 1) enhance performance in sport settings, 2) promote adoption and maintenance of physical activity/exercise behaviour.
Explain theories of anxiety and arousal, describe effects on sporting performance, and outline approaches for regulating anxiety.
Identify key psychological theories which are used to understand behaviour in sport and exercise settings.
Appreciate how key constructs specified by psychological theories relate to athlete performance and physical activity/exercise participation.
Understand the nature and significance of the relationship between physical activity and psychological health (well-being, anxiety, stress and depression)
Discuss factors influencing participation physical activity and exercise in different groups.
Present a case study that examines psychosocial factors which can influence an individual’s performance in a sport or exercise setting.