Modiwl JXH-4409:
Exercise Psychology
Exercise Psychology 2022-23
JXH-4409
2022-23
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Ross Roberts
Overview
Delivered by researchers and practitioners with over 15 years applied experience, we will cover the following topics: the role of mental skills and confidence in exercising regularly; barriers and motivators for exercise; exercise participation and well-being; motivation and motivationally supportive environments; and counselling for exercise behaviour change. In addition, a student-led approach will be adopted with students researching and verbally presenting material on a chosen topic.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Realistic but unimaginative client/group scenario; some knowledge and understanding of chosen theoretical perspective; basic application of chosentheory/theories to practice; little or no attempt to integrate different theoretical perspectives where more than one is used; rudimentary rationale presentedfor the intervention; lacking a concise and succinct writing style and including superfluous material; no evidence of reading/research beyond that given inthe reading pack in preparation for the assignment.
-good -Imaginative and realistic client/group scenario; good knowledge and understanding of chosen theoretical perspective; good application of chosentheory/theories to practice; integration of different theoretical perspectives where more than one is used; presentation of a rationale for the intervention;concise and succinct writing style with no superfluous material; evidence of wide reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation forthe assignment.
-excellent -Highly imaginative and realistic client/group scenario; excellent knowledge and understanding of chosen theoretical perspective; insightful application ofchosen theory/theories to practice; very clear integration of different theoretical perspectives where more than one is used; explicit presentation of arationale for the intervention; extremely concise and succinct writing style with no superfluous material; evidence of considerable reading/research beyondthat given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically understand the major barriers and motivators for exercise
- Critically understand the role of exercise in the promotion of well-being
- Demonstrate a familiarity with a chosen area of exercise psychology
- Develop a deep and critical understanding of how self-determination theory can be applied to exercise contexts
- Develop a deep and critical understanding of how to create an environment that fosters motivation for exercise behaviour change
- Identify relevant aspects of mental skills and understand their influence on self-confidence
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Written case study assignment
Weighting
70%
Due date
15/05/2023
Assessment method
Aural Test
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
presentation
Weighting
30%
Due date
20/02/2023