Module details for Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Description

This module builds upon the foundational theoretical knowledge of sport and exercise psychology and addresses advanced and contemporary topics to provide a more in−depth and current perspective of theory and research in the field.

Aims

The aim of this Module is to provide the student with an in−depth understanding and critical analysis of the most current and advanced topics within the sport and exercise context.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module the student should be able to:

1.  Describe and critically appraise contemporary sport and exercise psychology literature.

2.  Identify major methodological and measurement strategies associated with the study of specific topics in sport and exercise psychology.

3.  Discuss the major implications for practice of contemporary issues in sport and exercise psychology.

4.  Discuss the major implications for research of contemporary issues in sport and exercise psychology.

Indicative Content

1 Motivation and emotion

e.g. self−determination, stress appraisals and coping, burnout, mindsets.

2 Cognitive sport psychology

e.g. attentional processes, reinvestment theory

3 Sport, exercise psychology and health

e.g. exercise dependence and addiction; psychology and injury; PA, sedentary behaviours and psychosocial health

4 Social sport and exercise psychology

e.g. the physical self, communication, coach−athlete relationship

Teaching and Learning Work Loads