Description
This module addresses the determinants and consequences of physical activity as well as interventions to increase participation and decrease sedentary behaviours.
Aims
The aim of this Module is to: 1. Develop a critical understanding of current issues in health and exercise psychology, with respect to the theory and measurement of determinants and outcomes of physical activity; 2. Identify factors that may affect physical activity interventions among different populations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Critically examine the psychological principles which underpin physical activity participation, and physical inactivity.
2. Explain the relationships between physical activity and mental health, well−being and quality of life.
3. Identify a variety of psychological interventions to particular individual and community related scenarios.
Indicative Content
1 Psychological determinants of exercise
Exercise motivation; self competencies; social physique anxiety; attitudes and beliefs about health.
2 Psychological outcomes of exercise
Mechanisms and hypotheses; self esteem; mood enhancement through activity; harmful psychological effects of exercise.
3 Models of health behaviour
Health belief model, Attitudinal−based theories, Self−efficacy and competence−based theories, Self−determination, transtheoretical model.
4 Physical activity promotion
Individual/group and community interventions.
Teaching and Learning Work Loads
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
| Lecture | 12 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 18 |
| Practical Activity | 0 |
| Assessment | 40 |
| Independent | 130 |
| Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.
