Modiwl JXH-2053:
Sport Psychology/Theory/Applic
Sports Psychology: Theory and Application 2023-24
JXH-2053
2023-24
School of Psychology & Sport Science
Module - Semester 1
10 credits
Module Organiser:
James Hardy
Overview
Topics to be covered in the module broadly include Group dynamics, Stress and performance, and perspectives on Confidence. More specifically, learners will study leadership, cohesion, and teambuilding; Multidimensional Anxiety Theory, Cusp Catastrophe Model and relaxation strategies; as well as self-efficacy, sports confidence, and confidence boosting strategies.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Students will have demonstrated adequate understanding of theory. They will also have demonstrated a sufficient grasp of measurement issues. Reasonable levels of knowledge with regards to applied implications and interventions will have been displayed. Students will have presented the clarity of their ideas adequately.
-good -Students will have demonstrated good understanding of theory. They will also have demonstrated a sound grasp of measurement issues. Good knowledge with regards to applied implications and interventions will also have been displayed. Furthermore, they will have presented their ideas reasonably clearly, concisely, and effectively.
-excellent -Students will have demonstrated excellent understanding of theory. They will also have demonstrated a thorough grasp of measurement issues. Excellent knowledge with regards to applied implications and interventions will also have been displayed. Furthermore, they will have presented their ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply psychological techniques in order to help enhance performance
- Demonstrate an understanding of specific theories and models
- Understand how these performance-related factors can be measured
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Two hour closed book formal exam containing some pre-released case study data
Weighting
80%
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Summative
Description
mid-term MCQ exam
Weighting
20%