SHA4073 - Sociology and Psychology of Physical Education and Coaching

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

This module develops students' awareness and understanding of psychology and sociology within physical education and sports coaching leading to the psychosocial development of the individual. From a social perspective, students’ awareness and appreciation of others will be enhanced. This includes understanding and evaluating the role that physical education and coaching can play in fostering social equality and social inclusion. Students will investigate how psychology interacts with social constructs within physical education and coaching and how these impact upon performance and physical activity adherence. Example topics include motivation, confidence and self-efficacy. An introduction to qualitative research methods will also happen in this module.

This module also incorporates the Professional Development Block: employer challenges and optional Level 4 placement for the three year routes represented. It incorporates the Professional Development Block; employer challenges only for the 2 year Accelerated route.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lecture
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: Full Cohort

Workshop
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: 20 per group

Practical
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: 20 per group

Guided independent study
Hours: 250

Further details relating to assessment
Students will be given reading to do on a regular basis and formative tasks will be given based on the completion of the tasks. These weekly tasks will then help scaffold the assessment and enhance student learning during the module.

Students of the 2 year (SHA4073) route will complete Component 003 of this module prior to the Easter break to allow them to progress to Level 5 studies during Term 3. For these students, the short placement will not be an option as they will be completing a placement upon their return to university after Easter as part of their Level 5 studies.

Assessment:

001 Coursework; 2,000 word equivalent; mid semester/term 2 35%
002 Essay; 2,000 words; end of semester/term 50%
003 Coursework; 1,500 words; end of semester/term 2 15%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 4
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S2

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