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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Psychology of Sport and Exercise

  • Unit Code

    SPS3101

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit provides the opportunity to gain an understanding of the principles and application of sport and exercise psychology. It will assist students in enhancing the peak performance and coping strategies of athletes. The knowledge gained will also be applied to the promotion of exercise adherence to the wider population.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded HMS3125

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the development, role and significance of psychology as applied to the sporting environment.
  2. Apply the major psychological theories studied to the practical situations in the sporting environment.
  3. Explain the major psychological factors that influence the athlete and coach in sport and fitness.
  4. Understand the major developments in the history of sport and exercise psychology.

Unit Content

  1. Aggression in sport.
  2. Arousal anxiety and stress.
  3. Athlete's burnout and overtraining.
  4. Athletic injuries and psychology.
  5. Concentration and attention.
  6. Development of sports psychology.
  7. Goal setting.
  8. Group cohesion and Team Dynamics.
  9. Imagery and Sport Performance.
  10. Leadership.
  11. Motivation and Self Confidence.
  12. Personality and Characteristics of the elite athlete.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Tutorial PresentationTutorial30%
TestMid semester examination35%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination35%

Text References

  • ^ Weinberg, R.S., & Gould, D. (2007). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Curtis, J.E., & Russell, S.J. (Eds.). (1997). Physical activity in human experience. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Cox, R. (2007). Sports psychology: Concepts and applications (6th ed.). Dubuque, Iowa: Brown.
  • Buckworth, J., & Dishman, R.K. (2002). Exercise psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Hill, K.L. (2001). Frameworks for sport psychologists: Enhancing sport performance. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Roberts, G.C. (Ed.). (1992). Motivation in sport and exercise. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Parcells, B., & Coplon, J. (1995). Finding a way to win: The principles of leadership, teamwork and motivation. New York: Doubleday Dell Publishing.
  • Horn, T.S. (Ed.). (2002). Advances in sport psychology (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Gill, D.L. (2000). Psychological dynamics of sport and exercise (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Journal References

  • Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
  • Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
  • Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Journal of Sport Behaviour
  • Journal of Sport Psychology
  • Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
  • Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise
  • Pediatric Exercise Science
  • Quest
  • International Journal of Sport Psychology
  • Australian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
  • Athletic Therapy Today
  • American Ski Coach
  • Academy of Management Review
  • The Sport Psychologist
  • Sports Science Review
  • Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
  • Review of Educational Research
  • Small Group Research

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Psychology of Sport and Exercise

  • Unit Code

    SPS3101

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit provides the opportunity to gain an understanding of the principles and application of sport and exercise psychology. It will assist students in enhancing the peak performance and coping strategies of athletes. The knowledge gained will also be applied to the promotion of exercise adherence to the wider population.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded HMS3125

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the development, role and significance of psychology as applied to the sporting environment.
  2. Apply the major psychological theories studied to the practical situations in the sporting environment.
  3. Explain the major psychological factors that influence the athlete and coach in sport and fitness.
  4. Understand the major developments in the history of sport and exercise psychology.

Unit Content

  1. Aggression in sport.
  2. Arousal anxiety and stress.
  3. Athlete's burnout and overtraining.
  4. Athletic injuries and psychology.
  5. Concentration and attention.
  6. Development of sports psychology.
  7. Goal setting.
  8. Group cohesion and Team Dynamics.
  9. Imagery and Sport Performance.
  10. Leadership.
  11. Motivation and Self Confidence.
  12. Personality and Characteristics of the elite athlete.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Tutorial PresentationTutorial30%
TestMid semester examination35%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination35%

Text References

  • ^ Weinberg, R.S., & Gould, D. (2007). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Roberts, G.C. (Ed.). (1992). Motivation in sport and exercise. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Buckworth, J., & Dishman, R.K. (2002). Exercise psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Cox, R. (2007). Sports psychology: Concepts and applications (6th ed.). Dubuque, Iowa: Brown.
  • Parcells, B., & Coplon, J. (1995). Finding a way to win: The principles of leadership, teamwork and motivation. New York: Doubleday Dell Publishing.
  • Horn, T.S. (Ed.). (2002). Advances in sport psychology (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Hill, K.L. (2001). Frameworks for sport psychologists: Enhancing sport performance. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Gill, D.L. (2000). Psychological dynamics of sport and exercise (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Curtis, J.E., & Russell, S.J. (Eds.). (1997). Physical activity in human experience. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Journal References

  • Review of Educational Research
  • Journal of Sport Behaviour
  • Sports Science Review
  • The Sport Psychologist
  • Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Academy of Management Review
  • American Ski Coach
  • Athletic Therapy Today
  • Australian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
  • International Journal of Sport Psychology
  • Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
  • Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
  • Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
  • Quest
  • Pediatric Exercise Science
  • Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise
  • Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
  • Journal of Sport Psychology
  • Small Group Research

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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