SE304-6-SP-KS:
Applied Sports Psychology

The details
2022/23
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Kaplan Singapore
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Monday 16 January 2023
Friday 24 March 2023
15
31 March 2021

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

BSC C600JS Sports and Exercise Science,
BSC C600NS Sports and Exercise Science,
BSC C680 Sport and Exercise Psychology,
BSC C681 Sport and Exercise Psychology (including Year Abroad),
BSC C682 Sport and Exercise Psychology (including Placement Year)

Module description

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.

Module aims

The aim of this module is to develop students’ ability to design evidence-based psychological interventions with athletes.

Module learning outcomes

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.

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

Problem based learning classes, workshops, directed learning. Student managed learning: 130 hrs/module Total: 150 hrs

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.

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

Coursework Exam
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Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
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)

 

Availability
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External examiner

No external examiner information available for this module.
Resources
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.

 

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