| Module Title: | Sport and Exercise Psychology 2 |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Sports Psychology will be taught in three theory classes of one hour duration per week. The theory classes will include lecture, Q&A, group discussion, problem-based learning, case studies, and guest lecturers where appropriate |
| Module Aim: |
To promote an understanding of the major psychological determinants of human behaviour in sports performance and exercise participation |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Synthesise the psychological factors that determine sport and exercise performance and outline the theories underlying these processes |
| LO2 |
Critique and apply psychological concepts and skills for the enhancement of performance |
| LO3 |
Identify the role of psychology in growth and development of young athletes |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| 8131 |
PSYC |
Sport and Exercise Psychology 1 |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Section 1 Introduction to Sport Psychology
History and evolution of sport and exercise psychology. Role of a sport and exercise psychologist; Introduction to key psychological concepts such as personality, motivation, arousal, anxiety, stress, attitudes, confidence, leadership, group dynamics, physical activity and health psychology; Introduction to psychological skills training (e.g. goal setting, imagery, self-talk etc.)
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Section 2 Facilitating Psychological Growth and Development
Children and Sport Psychology, Aggression in Sport, Character Development and Good Sporting Behaviour
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Section 3 Factors Affecting Performance
Personality & The Athlete, Motivation & Participation, Arousal & Anxiety, Concentration in Sport, Confidence, Self-Efficacy
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Section 4 Improving Performance
Intervention Strategies – Arousal Adjustment, Increasing Intrinsic Motivation, Visualisation, Imagery, Goal-Setting
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Section 5 Group Processes
Group & Team Dynamics, Leadership
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Case Studies |
Athlete Psychology Case Studies |
1,2,3 |
60.00 |
n/a |
| Essay |
Psychology Essay on Efficacy of a Specific Intervention Strategy |
2 |
40.00 |
n/a |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Estimated Learner Hours |
Every Week |
6.00 |
| Total Hours |
9.00 |
Module Delivered In
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