Module Details

Module Code: SPRT7036
Title: Sport & Exercise Psychology
Long Title: Sport & Exercise Psychology
NFQ Level: Intermediate
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 and exercise psychology. These theoretical issues will be applied to practical settings; both sport and physical activity for health.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse the key theories of motivation and their application to sport and exercise.
LO2 Examine factors that influence health behaviours with specific reference to exercise.
LO3 Choose and utilise measurement tools in sport and exercise psychology to select appropriate coaching/leadership styles for individual clients/athletes.
LO4 Explain key psychological considerations for specific populations.
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).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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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
Psychological Motivation Theories
Achievement Motivation Theory; Goal Orientation Theory; Competence Motivation Theory; Deci's Cognitive Evaluation Theory; Self-Determination Theory; Attribution Theory
Theories and Models of Exercise Behaviour
Health Belief Module; Theories of Reasoned Action and Planned Behaviour; Self-Efficacy Theory; Transtheoretical Model; Relapse Prevention Model; Deterrence Theory.
Factors that Influence Health Behaviour
Barriers to Positive Health Behaviour; Personality; Social and Environmental Determinants; Exercise Adherence; Goal Setting and Leadership
Psychological Considerations Across the Lifespan
Children; Older Adults; People with Disabilities; People with Chronic Illness.
Psychological Considerations for Athletic Populations
Overtraining and Burnout; The Injured Athlete; Performance Enhancement
Measurement tools in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Questionnaires and other information gathering tools that can be used by fitness professionals and coaches to assess clients and players psychological profile.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Essay focusing on one of three themes; Motivating Adults to be Physically Active; Sports Performance Enhancement; Psychology and Injury in Athletes.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End of semester formal examination.
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 instruction and discusison Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Group Discussion & Debate of presenting themes. Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Learning Non Contact Independent research and 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 instruction and discusison Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Group Discussion & Debate of presenting themes. Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Learning Non Contact Independent research and 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
  • Schinke, R.J., McGannon, K.R. & Smith, B.. (2016), International Handbook of Sport Psychology, Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138494343].
  • Tenenbaum, G., Eklund, R. and Kamata, A.. (2012), Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology eBook With Web Resource, Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781450416276].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Papaioannou, A. & Hackfort, D.. (2014), Companion to Sport and Exercise Psychology: Global perspectives and fundamental concepts, Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415730327].
  • Kornspan, A.. (2009), Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9780736084635].
  • Buckworth, J. Dishman, R. O'Connor, P. and Tomporowski, P.. (2013), Exercise Psychology, 2nd. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781450407090].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Related Articles, The Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology (JSEP).
  • Related Articles, Psychology of Sport and Exercise (PSE), [ISSN: 1469-0292].
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 4 Mandatory
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 4 Mandatory
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 3 Mandatory