Module Code - Title:
SS4142
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SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVES OF SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The module aims to introduce key theoretical and applied concepts in sport and exercise psychology. In addition the module will provide a foundation in the methods, issues and application in sport and exercise psychology.
Syllabus:
Psychology as a scientific discipline and mode of enquiry to investigate the mind and behaviour. Major concepts studied in psychology (e.g. personality, motivation, stress, attention, perception, memory, learning, nervous system). Methodologies employed in psychology and the changing scientific paradigms. Evolution of sport and exercise psychology. Psychological skills training, Psychology of physical activity and health. Relevance of psychology to sport coaching and participation in physical activity. Psychology and skill acquisition. Professionalisation of the discipline and applications.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
-Demonstrate an understanding of psychology as a scientific discipline and how it relates to sport and exercise.
-Demonstrate an understanding of the application of sport and exercise psychology
-Describe the factors involved in motor skill learning and performance
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
-Provide insights as to how the application of psychological concepts and skills can aid the individual learner/performer.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
-Make oral presentations on sport and exercise psychology concepts and topics
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
A combination of lectures, labs, tutorials and independent study.
Prime Texts:
Weinberg, R. & Gould, D. (2012)
Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (6th ed.),
, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Magill, R. (2010)
Magill, R. A. (2010) Motor learning and performance: Concepts and applications (9th ed.).
, New York: McGraw Hill.
Moran, A. (2012)
Sport and exercise psychology: A critical introduction (2nd ed.)
, London: Routledge.
Other Relevant Texts:
Kremer, J. & Moran, A. (2012)
Pure sport: practical sport psychology (2nd ed.),
, London: Routledge.
Kremer, J., Moran, A., Walker, G. & Craig, C. (2012)
Key concepts in sport psychology,
, London: Sage.
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
john.l.perry@ul.ie