Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

The application of psychological techniques and processes in sport and exercise explores theory, research and practice of methods that facilitate participation, enjoyment and optimum performance through enhancing the psychological knowledge and skills of coaches, athletes, parents, exercisers, fitness professionals, and athletic trainers. The practice of applied exercise / sport psychology involves individual and group interventions, and the capacity to select and use appropriate methods in each setting is crucial.

Aims

This unit extends your knowledge of key psychological theories that underpin exercise and performance and enhances your ability to critically appraise and evaluate sport / exercise psychology literature. The unit also aims to provide you with the skills to undertake key intervention strategies and apply effective psychological skills training in a designated exercise / sports environment.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

1. Critically appraise key psychological theories that underpin exercise and sport performance.
2. Demonstrate skills in problem analysis based on current psychological theory in sport & exercise psychology
3. Devise evidence-based psychological interventions for improving participation and/ or performance.
4. Present research in an appropriate written and oral form.

Content

• The importance of mental skills for sport and exercise


• Analysing performance and assessing mental skills


• Self-regulation and goal setting


• Managing emotions


• Mental rehearsal, self-talk and imagery


• Concentration and attention control


• Building confidence


• Developing adherence

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

A workshop style approach will be used to encourage students to analyse, evaluate and actively engage in the learning process. Practical activities and Case Studies will be used to illustrate and explore the psychological strategies and their implementation.

Assessment

Written feedback will be provided for each assessment.
Formative feedback will be provided in an on-going manner throughout the teaching programme.

Assessment name: Case Study
Description: Written Discourse
Relates to objectives: 1,2,3 & 4
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid/End Semester

Assessment name: Presentation (Oral)
Description: Oral Discourse - Group Presentation
Relates to objectives: 1,2,3 & 4
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group with Individual Component
Due date: Mid/End Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

There is no set text for this unit.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 16-Nov-2012