SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

PHE3SEP

2020

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).

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Paul O'Halloran

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

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Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Applied sport psychology: personal growth to peak performance

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Williams, J

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: 7TH EDN

Publisher: MCGRAW HILL, BOSTON

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse the impact of psychological factors on athlete performance and develop and articulate programs to improve performance

02. Critique and synthesise Sport and Exercise Psychology quantitative research

03. Apply the principal psychological determinants of performance to improve outcomes for individuals and multi-disciplinary teams

04. Evaluate the broad psychological responses of athletes to injury and communicate appropriate rehabilitation outcomes

05. Analyse performance scenarios and identify creative solutions to influence positive behaviours in sport and exercise settings

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela McGlashan

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
One 12.00 hours evidence based learning per study period from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Students will complete approximately 12 hours of online activities over the course of the semester.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes will be held in the first week of semester 1.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Literature review of sport and exercise psychology research (1,500-words)2/3 of papers must be quantitative	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO4
One 2-hour written examination (2,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3, SILO5
One 20-minute group presentation (700-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1
Three online quizzes (each 5%) (300-words equivalent, total)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO3, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended