SE304-6-SP-CO:
Applied Sports Psychology
2020/21
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Sunday 17 January 2021
Friday 26 March 2021
15
08 September 2020
Requisites for this module
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BSC C600 Sports and Exercise Science,
BSC C600JS Sports and Exercise Science,
BSC C600NS Sports and Exercise Science,
BSC C602 Sports and Exercise Science (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C606 Sports and Exercise Science (Including Placement Year),
BSC C611 Sports and Exercise Science (Including Foundation Year),
MSCIC690 Sports and Exercise Science (Including Placement Year),
MSCIC691 Sports and Exercise Science (Including Year Abroad),
MSCIC699 Sports and Exercise Science
This module will develop students' skill to perform a thorough needs analysis of sports, individuals, and/or teams, examine psychological strategies that are used to enhance performance, and examine how to develop interventions based on the current research literature. The module will also explore the role of technology to enhance the delivery of sport psychology services. The module builds on Year 1 and 2 Sport and Performance Psychology modules and will focus on the application of scientific principles to enhance athletic performance.
The aim of this module is to develop students’ ability to design evidence-based psychological interventions with athletes.
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Discuss specific theories and models within sport psychology;
2. Apply a range of needs analysis techniques to collect psychological data from individuals and teams;
3. Evaluate evidence to determine the strengths and weaknesses of individuals and teams;
4. Critically evaluate the merits of various psychological strategies;
5. Design interventions to improve athletic performance;
6. Utilise technology to enhance the delivery of sport psychology services;
7. Coherently present ideas in written and oral form;
8. Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a team to produce scientific resources.
No additional information available.
Problem based learning classes, workshops, directed learning.
Student managed learning: 130 hrs/module
Total: 150 hrs
- Holder, Tim; Winter, Stacy. (2017) 'Experienced practitioners' use of observation in applied sport psychology', in Sports, Exercise & Performance Psychology. vol. 6 (1) , pp.6-19
- O'Connor, Jr., Edmund A. (2004) 'Which Questionnaire? Assessment Practices of Sport Psychology Consultants', in Sport Psychologist. vol. 18, pp.464-468
- Sarkar, Mustafa; Fletcher, David. (2014) 'Psychological resilience in sport performers: a review of stressors and protective factors', in Journal of Sports Sciences. vol. 32 (15) , pp.1419-1434
- Gucciardi, Daniel F.; Gordon, Sandy. (2009) 'Revisiting the Performance Profile Technique: Theoretical Underpinnings and Application', in The Sport Psychologist. vol. 23 (1) , pp.93-117
- Keegan, Richard. (2016) Being a sport psychologist, New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
- Tkachuk, Gregg; Leslie-Toogood, Adrienne; Martin, Garry L. (2003-03) 'Behavioral Assessment in Sport Psychology', in The Sport Psychologist. vol. 17 (1) , pp.104-117
- Wulf, Gabriele. (2013-09) 'Attentional focus and motor learning: a review of 15 years', in International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. vol. 6 (1) , pp.77-104
- (2020) Applied sport psychology: personal growth to peak performance: McGraw-Hill Education.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Group assignment |
|
25% |
| Coursework |
Individual assignment |
|
75% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Paul Freeman, email: pfreeman@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Paul Freeman
School Undergraduate Office, email: sres (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
Yes
No
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Dr Owen Thomas
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Reader: Sport Psychology
Available via Moodle
Of 647 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
647 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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