Sport and Performance Psychology (7224.3)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Flexible Hybrid |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Discipline Of Sport And Exercise Science | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 1 2021 (Pg Clinical Psychology) Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Psychology-After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Prof Pathway Psychology-Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Standard Course Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 4 2021 (Standard Course Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Collect, analyse and interpret data from a sport psychology laboratory setting;
2. Discuss how to incorporate knowledge gained in the subject to formulate long term training plans for athletes;
3. Critically evaluate and present findings of current sport psychology research articles to peers; and
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the role sports psychology plays in relation to other sports sciences.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
This unit requires learners to demonstrate both critical thinking and independent learning.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Assumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Flexible | Ms Kylie Moulds |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Hybrid | Ms Kylie Moulds |
Required texts
Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (6th Edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. (GV706.4.G68 2003)
NB *required* readings are provided on Canvas, but course participants are encouraged to engage with wider reading, particularly focussing on peer reviewed journal articles
Please also strongly consider:
FOR APPLIED PRACTICE ELEMENTS: Keegan, R.J. (2016). Being a Sport Psychologist. Palgrave MacMillan. ISBN: 978-1-137-30089-8
FOR CRITIQUING RESEARCH ELEMENTS: Hassmen, P., Keegan, R.J., & Piggott, D.J.S. (2016). Rethinking Sport and Exercise Psychology. Palgrave MacMillan. ISBN: 978-1137483379
See also:
- Horn, T.S (2008 and/or 2018). Advances in Sport Psychology. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics. (GV706.4.A38 2008)
- Lavallee, D., Kremer, J., Moran, A.P., & Williams, M. (2004). Sport Psychology: Contemporary Themes. Basingstoke: Palgrave McMillan.
- Mellalieu, S.D., and Hanton, S. (2009). Advances in Applied Sport Psychology: A review. London, Routledge. (GV706.4.A355 2010)
- Gardner, F., & Moore, Z. (2006). Clinical Sport Psychology. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics. (GV706.4.G37 2006)
- Lavallee, D., Williams, J.M., and Jones, M.V. (2008). Key studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology. New York: McGraw-Hill. (GV706.4.L38 2008)
- Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (7th Edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. (Not held in library yet)
Submission of assessment items
Please note that this unit uses assessment for learning, that is, assessments that are designed to drive and generate learning. This is different to some other contexts and settings.
The unit also places a heavy emphasis on personalised formative feedback generated through class discussions and online forum activities - both from teachers and from peers - and so failing to take these opportunities when offered or - for example - seeking to learn by only listening to other people's conversations, and not participating, is not recommended.
The unit does not seek to deliver a simple 'product' to be passively consumed and instead seeks to create the conditions for optimal (i.e., lifelong, empowering) learning: compatible learning that is expected in the university setting.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
It is possible to complete this unit without physically attending campus, but you must keep up to date with the online tasks, assessments, and activities.
Required IT skills
It is expected that students will possess UC IT entry skills, allowing them to access the unit's Campus/UC_Learn site.
In-unit costs
It is not compulsory to purchase a textbook or particular software
Work placement, internships or practicums
No placements are required/offered within this unit. Please note that the 'tender' assessment task does have a significant focus on industry engagement, but that the resources and content for this have been prepared for you - it is a 'simulation' of a real world activity.
Additional information
The unit will adopt APA referencing style, as per the APA 7th Edition Manual.
Announcements made on Canvas and in lectures are deemed to be made to the whole group and students should always check Canvas before contacting teaching staff with queries.
Students are expected to have (or seek out) core knowledge of research methods and basic background to psychology that will support learning in this unit.
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