BEHV 3025 Sport and Exercise Psychology
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 401055
Coordinator Rhiannon White Opens in new window
Description This unit explores psychological factors that affect sport performance (e.g., self-efficacy and concentration), psychological factors that predict and increase participation in physical activity (e.g., motivation), and psychological outcomes of physical activity (e.g., mental health, resilience, and cognitive development). Students will examine theory and research and draw upon their own experiences, to apply sport and exercise psychology principles to a variety of real-world scenarios, and design strategies relevant to different contexts such as physical education, personal training, exercise physiology, coaching, and health promotion.
School Health Sciences
Discipline Psychology
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Co-requisite(s) BEHV 1014 - Psychology and Health For Students enrolled in 4658 Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science)
4742 Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)-Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)
4747 Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education) and
6001 Diploma in Health ScienceBachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)
Equivalent Subjects LGYA 1536 - Sport and Exercise Psychology BEHV 2014 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
Incompatible Subjects BEHV 1005 - Introduction to Sport Psychology BEHV 2004 - Exercise Psychology LGYA 7219 - Sociological Aspects
Restrictions Students must be enrolled in program 4659 Bachelor of Health Science (PDHPE), 4658 Bachelor of Health Science - Sport and Exercise Science, 4741 Bachelor of Sport Development, 4742 Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)-Pathway to Teaching (Secondary), 4747 Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education) or 6001 Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the evidence related to the cognitive, affective and behavioural outcomes of physical activity participation.
- Design theory and evidence-based interventions that will promote adoption and adherence to exercise.
- Assess the influences of psychological factors on participant experiences and performance in sport.
- Critically evaluate how psychological strategies can be implemented to enhance sporting performance and increase exercise adherence throughout the lifespan.
- Critically evaluate how psychological strategies can be implemented to enhance sporting performance and increase exercise adherence throughout the lifespan.
Subject Content
2.Anxiety and performance
3.Concentration and performance
4.Team building
5.Motivation and exercise adoption
6.Motivation and exercise maintenance
7.Psychosocial predictors of physical activity participation
8.Psychosocial factors influencing participants?f experiences
9.Goal setting
10.Exercise and mental wellbeing
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | Length: 20 questions per quiz Duration: 20 minutes per quiz | 30 | N | Individual |
| Literature Review | Up to 1,200 words | 45 | N | Individual |
| Proposal | Up to 5 minutes + 2 pages | 25 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods
Autumn
Penrith (Kingswood)
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Spring
Campbelltown
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