EDU4SPS
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT
EDU4SPS
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Social psychology is a multidisciplinary area of study that incorporates many insights from closely related disciplines like sociology and psychology. Subsequently, this subject looks at how different theories in social psychology, such as motivation, socialisation, gender, aggression and violence have a powerful influence on student learning, particularly in the physical education context.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAlison Lugg
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU2HBS or enrolled in course HZHEP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU3IPE
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Karageorghis, C. and Terry, P. | Prescribed | Inside Sports Psychology | HUMAN KINETICS, CHAMPAIGN IL. |
| Readings | Journal Articles to be provided through LMS | Recommended | . | . |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate a clear understanding of fundamental psychological theories pertaining to sport, exercise and physical education.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Via refelective practice, integrate and confidently apply these theories into your teaching, coaching and change management practices.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Identify and accommodate psychological factors that may lead alternately to negative or positive outcomes, for individuals, groups or teams, in sport, exercise or physical education domains, respectively.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Adapt your teaching and coaching practices to accommodate the divergent and dynamic motivational climates persisting in each of the respective and discrete domains of competitive sport, exercise and physical education.
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Lugg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical literature review | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Reflective Journal | 50 | 02, 03, 04 |