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This module will examine theoretical and applied topics in sport, exercise and health psychology. On completion of this module, students will:
1. Understand how psychological factors influence involvement and performance in sport and exercise settings.
2. Develop knowledge of relevant psychological theories.
3. Develop awareness of how sport, exercise and health psychology can be applied with various populations.
4. Critically evaluate the role of psychological factors within selected sport, exercise and health case studies.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 36 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 65 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: 4 online quizzes, with a collated overall grade given | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Assignment: 900 word Written Assignment | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 60 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback will be provided to students in a number of ways during this module. Technology will be used in-class for students to quickly gauge their understanding of psychological constructs. Students will be provided with feedback by the grading process for the class quizzes during the module. Finally, feedback regarding assignments / exams will be available via pre-arranged appointments during January 2020.
Name | Role |
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Dr Alison Keogh | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |