Ex Sci: Sports Psych&Motor Lrn

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: PSYC61009
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 48
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 48
Effective Term: 2014/15 Indep. Study Hours: 4
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  The goal of this module is to introduce and apply skill acquisition, motor learning and motor control in the context of sport and physical activity. The module explores the psychological tool box used in sport and exercise psychology.  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Practical/Workshop2 Per Week
Lecture2 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1 to apply the basic principles underpinning information processing and skill acquisition to practical situations
2to apply the core psychological principles underpinning sports performance
3to evaluate and assess expert, novice and special populations performance in sports


 
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Learning Strategies
key lecture, workshops and application to practical environment,<br>student centred learning


 
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Content Detail
Psychological Tool BoxPerformance profiling in sport
Psychological skills and theories- imagery, concentration, motivation, anxiety
Information Processing
Planning for competition
Skill AcquisitionCharacteristics and classification of skills
Theories of learning applied to sport skills


 
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Assessment Strategies
Knowledge and comprehension of module concepts will be assessed by written examination during and at the end of the semester
Practical application of psychological skills
Provide evidence from sport psychology literature


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 3Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written Exam60
2Continuous AssessmentPractical40


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Recommended0071232567Motor Learning: Concepts and Applications
Magill, R
McGraw-Hill 		20032nd-
Recommended0736064672Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Weinberg, R. & Gould, D
Human Kinetics		20115th-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
Websitewww.mindtools.com www.thesportinmind.com www.athleticinsight.com www.brianmac.co.uk
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