Course Description
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Course Name
Sport and Exercise Psychology II
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Host University
Kingston University
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sport and Leisure Sciences
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Successful completion of LS4008 (or equivalent)
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Content:
The module seeks to enable students to further understand the psychological influences
on human behaviour in sport and exercise environments. The content of the module will
be broadly divided into those aspects that deal with social psychology in sport and
exercise, the psychology (and development) of the individual in sport and exercise
settings and exercise psychology.Autumn Semester content summary: motivation and team cohesion.
Spring semester content summary: promotion of physical activity behaviour,
and the psychological effects of participation in sport and exercise.Topics covered may include:
? The role of motivation in sport and exercise settings and the developments of
differing perspectives in this area.
? Leadership in sports and exercise contexts.
? The role played by group dynamics in sport and exercise settings and how this
might influence group satisfaction and performance.
? The development of aggression in sport contexts, incorporating different
theoretical perspectives.
? The mechanisms and experience of burnout in athletes, and the psychological
components of this process.
? Career transitions for sport performers, and the role sport psychology may play
in assisting such transitions.
? Moral development in young athletes, and the role of morality in competitive
sports contexts.
? The role of emotions experienced on an inter and intra personal level in sport
and exercise environments.
? The benefits of exercise in the maintenance of psychological health and
wellbeing, and the mechanisms by which this occurs.
? Theories of exercise adoption and maintenance.
? Measurement and theoretical issues in sport and exercise psychology researchTeaching: Lectures, seminars and practical sessions
Assessment:
STUDY OPTION 1:
? Exam (40%)
? Practical: Group presentation (30%)
? Coursework: Executive summary (30%)
STUDY OPTION 2 OR 3:
? 50% presentation (50%)
? 50% written report (50%)Study Option 1 = Whole Year
Study Option 2 = Autumn
Study Option 3 = Spring/summer
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