SE741-7-AU-CO:
Professional practice in sport and exercise psychology
2023/24
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 15 December 2023
15
19 October 2023
Requisites for this module
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MSC C60512 Sport and Exercise Psychology,
MSC C60524 Sport and Exercise Psychology
This module will explore key topics for practising sport and exercise psychologists, and develop skills to undertake consultancy at individual, group, community or population levels. The module will provide you with an understanding of the importance of maintaining ethical standards, along with important insight into the different frameworks adopted in applied work. You will develop your ability to work with different clients and to develop, monitor and evaluate interventions. You will also explore the potential role of technology in contemporary sport and exercise psychology, and the importance of entrepreneurial skills and reflective practice for a successful career.
The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge of key topics and frameworks in sport and exercise psychology practice along with the fundamental skills required to forge a successful career working at individual, group, community or population levels.
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of issues within professional practice in sport and exercise psychology.
2. Identify ethical issues in applied sport and exercise psychology.
3. Develop skills to work effectively with different clients and populations in sport and exercise psychology.
4. Critically reflect upon own professional skills to benefit future learning and practice.
5. Develop scientific resources to enhance psychological aspects of performance or well-being.
6. Coherently present ideas in written and oral form.
No additional information available.
The module will employ a range of teaching and learning methods including seminars, voluntary support classes, reading and discussion tasks, questions and online resources.
Seminars: 10 x 2 hours
Seminars will be used to introduce and discuss key topics for practising sport and exercise psychologists, and to develop skills to undertake consultancy at individual, group, community or population levels. Seminar activities will involve discussions of readings, case-studies and other materials, and role playing scenarios based on potential situations sport and exercise psychologists may encounter in their profession. These activities will provide important formative feedback in preparation for the module assessments.
Independent:
Students are expected to undertake directed and independent reading of key textbooks, journal articles, and other materials to support their learning and help prepare assignments. Case studies and associated problem-based learning activities will also be provided on the virtual learning environment to facilitate discussions of scenarios encountered by practising sport and exercise psychologists.
Online:
Seminar materials and resources for the independent study tasks will appear on the SE741 Moodle pages.
Voluntary support classes:
Voluntary support classes are available to discuss individuals' learning experiences and encourage reflective practice. These will also serve to support preparation for the assessments and offer formative feedback.
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 |
Critical Summary of Current Practice |
|
50% |
| Practical |
Vodcast |
|
50% |
Additional coursework information
1) A 10 minute vodcast or equivalent resource on psychological aspects of performance or well-being (50%).
2) A 2,000 word critical summary of a current practice in a sport or exercise setting (50%).
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, Dr Ruth Lowry
SRES School Office (sres@essex.ac.uk)
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Dr Andrew John Manley
Leeds Beckett University
Head of Subject (Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences)
Available via Moodle
Of 26 hours, 26 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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