SE744-7-AU-CO:
Cognitive Processes in Sport and Exercise Psychology
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2023/24
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Postgraduate: Level 7
Inactive
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 15 December 2023
15
05 October 2022
Requisites for this module
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This module will explore a range of theories, processes, and techniques on expertise and perceptual-cognitive skill in sport and exercise psychology.
The first half of the module will provide an understanding of the issues around the development of expertise, such as different practice activity types, talent development pathways and transfer between sports. The module then examines issues around expert perception and decision-making, as well as training perceptual-cognitive skill. In addition to critically evaluating the research evidence from multiple theoretical perspectives, the module explores the applied implications of this work for performers and practitioners.
The aim of this module is to provide a detailed understanding of expertise and perceptual-cognitive skill in sport and exercise psychology, while developing the requisite knowledge and technical proficiency to conduct research, and work directly with athletes, coaches, and exercise professionals.
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Identify, explain, and evaluate theories relating to the development of expertise in sport and exercise psychology.
2. Identify and apply mechanisms to measure the developmental activities of athletes.
3. Critically evaluate contemporary issues in expertise and perceptual-cognitive research.
4. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the perceptual-cognitive processes constraining the development of expertise in sport and exercise psychology.
5. Develop technical skills to examine perceptual-cognitive processes.
6. Apply theoretical knowledge to real world settings.
7. Coherently present ideas in written and oral form.
No additional information available.
Seminars: 9 x 2 hours
Practicals: 3 x 2 hours
Voluntary support session: 1 x 2 hours
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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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 Edward Hope, email: e.hope@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Tom Foulsham, Dr Nick Cooper
e.hope@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 30 hours, 24 (80%) hours available to students:
6 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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