Module Details

Module Code: SPRT6011
Title: Principles of Sport Psychology
Long Title: Principles of Sport Psychology
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides students with a sound understanding of key theoretical issues in the field of sport psychology and ways in which sport psychology can be used to enhance performance.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe sport psychology and the roles undertaken by sport psychology specialists
LO2 Analyse key theories in sport psychology and their application to sport
LO3 Describe how a person's psychological makeup influences their behaviour in sporting contexts
LO4 Examine how various situations and environmental influences can affect behaviour in sport
LO5 Discuss team dynamics and group structures and their impact on sport
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Introduction to Sport Psychology
Introduction to the field of sport psychology, its history and current developments.
Characteristics of the Individual
How different characteristics (personality, motivation, attitudes, aggression) affect behaviour in sport
Sport Environments
Understanding sporting environments. The effect of competition on a sports person's behaviour.
Team Dynamics
What constitutes a group. Group life cycle, what makes groups succeed/fail.
Exercise Adherence
Change theory. Common reasons for drop-out, motivational techniques, client care
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Mid-Semester Exam
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Critique a journal article in any topic of sports psychology
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class Based Learning Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Group Discussion & Debate of presenting themes. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class Based Learning Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Group Discussion & Debate of presenting themes. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Robert Weinberg, Daniel Gould. (2015), Foundations of sport and exercise psychology, Sixth edition. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781450469814].
  • Nicholas Gallucci. (2014), Sport Psychology: Performance Enhancement, Performance Inhibition, Individuals, and Team, Second edition. Psychology Press, [ISBN: 9781848729780].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Burton, D. & Raedeke, T.D.. (2008), Sport Psychology for Coaches, Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 0736039864].
  • Ian Cockerill. (2002), Solutions in sport psychology, Thomson, [ISBN: 186152773X].
  • Stephen Bull. (1992), Sport psychology, Crowood, [ISBN: 1852235683].
  • John Kremer and Aidan P. Moran. (2013), Pure sport, 2nd edition. [ISBN: 9780415525282].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 1 Mandatory
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 1 Mandatory
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 2 Mandatory