This module examines social psychological and individual difference issues relating to the context of sport and exercise. In addition to providing a theoretical underpinning to the psycho-social processes relevant to sport and exercise, methods will be demonstrated with the aim of equipping students with a base of techniques applicable to the assessment of individual differences.
Module Aims
This module aims to enable you to identify and further understand key knowledge and applications of individual differences and psycho-social processes in sport and exercise psychology and their relevance to sport and exercise contexts.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of evidence relating to social processes in sport and / or exercise psychology including:
1) Identify, explain, and evaluate advanced issues in the psycho-social aspects of sport and exercise psychology.
2) Demonstrate a critical understanding of evidence relating to individual differences in sport and exercise psychology
3) Develop skills to assess psycho-social processes and individual differences relevant to the context of sport and exercise.
4) Design effective psychological interventions in sport and exercise.
5) Apply theoretical knowledge to real world settings.
6) Coherently present ideas in written and oral form.
- Module Supervisor: Andrew Brinkley