Module Details

Module Code: SPRT8010
Title: Applied Sports Psychology
Long Title: Applied Sports Psychology
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module examines the multiple psychological factors that influence high performance sport.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate multiple influences on sport performance from diverse psychological perspectives for the elite athlete.
LO2 Evaluate techniques designed to enhance intrapersonal awareness and interpersonal relationships to improve sport performance in practice and competition.
LO3 Appraise models of best practice in relation to supporting the holistic psychological well being of the elite athlete.
LO4 Analyse the psychological principles underpinning elite sports performance and apply the various elements of psychological skills training to optimise sports performance.
LO5 Test experimental laws, principles and concepts in the sport psychology domain
LO6 Examine the perceptual-cognitive and perceptual-motor links to elite athlete performance.
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
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
Sport psychology for the elite athlete
The multiple perspectives and diversity of psychology.
Personal factors that affect elite sport performance
Developmental training strategies. Competition coping mechanisms. Season-to-season processes. End-of-career transition programmes.
Psychometrics and research in sport and exercise psychology
Psychology of performance enhancement and improvement.
Psychological skills training for sports performance
Relaxation techniques, resilience, reflecting, arousal regulation, imagery, self-confidence, goal settng, concentration, focusing, mental toughness, choking and perfect performance.
Application of science to the athlete.
Hick's Law. Fitts' Law. Tau concept. Quiet eye. Vision. Decision-making. Spatial awareness.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Evaluative essay on an aspect of sports psychology.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,6
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final 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 lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed reading and learning 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 lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed reading and learning 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
  • Richard Schmidt, Tim Lee. (2011), Motor Control and Learning: A Behavioral Emphasis, 5th. 14, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL., p.592, [ISBN: 9780736079617].
  • Richard Magill and David Anderson. (2014), Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications, 10th. 19, McGraw Hill, USA, p.512, [ISBN: 9780078022678].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Cheryl A. Coker. (2013), Motor Learning and Control for Practitioners, 3rd. 11, Holcomb Hathaway, Australia, p.332, [ISBN: 9781934432846].
  • Timothy D. Lee. (2011), Motor Control in Everyday Actions, 1st. 11, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL., p.248, [ISBN: 9780736083935].
  • Joseph Baker, Damian Farrow. (2015), Routledge Handbook of Sport Expertise, 1st. 38, Routledge, UK, p.454, [ISBN: 978041583980].
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 7 Elective
CR_BSPTE_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport and Exercise 1 Mandatory
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 5 Mandatory