Module JXH-4005:
Exercise Psychology
Exercise Psychology 2023-24
JXH-4005
2023-24
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 -(50%) Realistic but unimaginative client/group scenario; some knowledge and understanding of chosen theoretical perspective; basic application of chosen theory/theories to practice; little or no attempt to integrate different theoretical perspectives where more than one is used; rudimentary rationale presented for the intervention; lacking a concise and succinct writing style and including superfluous material; no evidence of reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment. -good (60%)-Imaginative and realistic client/group scenario; good knowledge and understanding of chosen theoretical perspective; good application of chosen theory/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 for the assignment. -excellent (70%) -Highly imaginative and realistic client/group scenario; excellent knowledge and understanding of chosen theoretical perspective; insightful application of chosen theory/theories to practice; very clear integration of different theoretical perspectives where more than one is used; explicit presentation of a rationale for the intervention; extremely concise and succinct writing style with no superfluous material; evidence of considerable reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a familiarity with a chosen area of exercise psychology
- Identify relevant aspects of mental skills and understand their influence on self-confidence
- Understand how to create an environment that fosters motivation for exercise behaviour change
- Understand the application of self-determination theory to motivation in exercise contexts
- Understand the major barriers and motivators for exercise
- Understand the role of exercise in the promotion of well-being
Assessment method
Oral Test
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Presentation (15 minutes)
Weighting
30%
Due date
19/02/2024
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Psychological intervention, a 2750 word essay
Weighting
70%
Due date
06/05/2024