SHN4065 - Introduction to Sport Psychology

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:

In understanding the individual client or performer, this module introduces the fundamental aspects of sport and exercise psychology. The module will examine theories of confidence, motivation, and mental resilience as well as exploring approaches to encourage behaviour change via the use of practical techniques such as goal setting.

This module will also help introduce core aspects of research and enquiry, such as how to read and utilise research articles, how to conduct basic literature searches, how to critique theoretical explanations, and how to make appropriate use of the Learning Centre services including the library.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Seminars
Hours: 25
Intended Group Size: 30

Guided independent study
Hours: 125

Further details relating to assessment
Negotiated Assessment: The assessment will comprise the unpacking of key psychological constructs from a hypothetical case study and stimulus for applying sport psychology theory in explaining the scenario. While this is an individual assessment, weekly discussions, taking place in small action learning sets, will facilitate discussion and understanding of the case study.

Assessment:

001 Essay; 2,500 words; end of semester 1 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Chris Rowley
Level - 4
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S1

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