phe3sep sports
SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
PHE3SEP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will focus on the scope, aims and techniques of sport and exercise psychology. The scope of sport psychology includes: its importance in changing community health behaviours; working with special groups such as disabled persons, elite athletes, and non-sport performers (for example, dancers), older populations, and individuals undergoing rehabilitation. The aim of sport psychology should not be limited to winning, but should be oriented to achieving personal goals, whether they be improving performance, fitness and health, or simply increasing enjoyment. Techniques include the use of cognitive-behavioural techniques to increase motivation, reduce competition anxiety, improve concentration, enhance teamwork, and manage stressors outside of the sport area (for example, work, study, family).
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul O'Halloran
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Quota restriction of 75 students' priority is given to students who are completing the Rehabilitation Counselling major.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Applied sport psychology: personal growth to peak performance | Recommended | Williams, J (ed) 2010 | 6TH EDN, MCGRAW HILL, BOSTON |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse how psychological factors can impact on the performance of a particular athlete and develop a hypothetical program for improving the performance of this athlete
- Activities:
- Workshop and online activities and oral presentation
02. Critique and synthesise Sport and Exercise Psychology research
- Activities:
- Workshop and online activities and, 1500 word assignment and exam
03. Describe determinants of team cohesion/team dynamics and describe some key considerations and principles of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Activities:
- Workshop and online activities and exam
04. Describe how athletes respond psychologically to injury and how rehabilitation outcomes can be facilitated
- Activities:
- Workshop and online activities and exam
05. Describe how psychological principles can be utilised to produce behaviour change in sport and exercise settings
- Activities:
- Workshop and online activities and exam
06. Describe principal psychological determinants of performance in sport and other performance settings and how contextual factors can impact on performance
- Activities:
- Workshop and online activities and exam
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMandy Ruddock-Hudson
Class requirements
Evidence Based Learning
One 12.0 hours evidence based learning per study period and delivered via online.
"Students will complete approximately 12 hours of online activities over the course of the semester."
SeminarWeek: 10 - 10
One 5.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes will be held in the first week of semester 1."
SeminarWeek: 11 - 21
One 1.5 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 18 - 18
One 5.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 18 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,500-word assignment | 30 | 02, 04 | |
| one 1.5-hour written examination | Hurdle requirement: 75% class attendance and participation | 50 | 01, 03, 05, 06 |
| one 20-minute group presentation | 20 | 05, 01 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size75
Enrolment information subject is taught as a seminar and this is the largest amount manageable students for whom it is a core subject are given first preferences. If demand exceeds the limit and there is timetable and staff availability I could run a second seminar session. I am currently investigating this option
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMandy Ruddock-Hudson
Class requirements
Evidence Based Learning
One 12.0 hours evidence based learning per study period and delivered via online.
"Students will complete approximately 12 hours of online activities over the course of the semester."
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,500-word assignment | 30 | 02, 04 | |
| one 1.5-hour written examination | Hurdle requirement: 75% class attendance and participation | 50 | 01, 03, 05, 06 |
| one 20-minute group presentation | 20 | 05, 01 |