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Unit Summary

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit

Credit points

12

AQF level

7

Level of learning

Intermediate

Former School/College

Former School of Health and Human Sciences

Unit aim

Provides students with knowledge of the concepts of Exercise Psychology. Theory provides an understanding of the psychological skills that can be utilised for working with physical activity and health and fitness participants, within both general and special populations. Exercise adherence will be highlighted, with a theoretical underpinning of current interventions and motivational strategies.

Unit content

Foundations and Basic Concepts of Exercise Psychology
Behaviour Modification
Exercise and Mental Health
Affect, Mood and Emotion
Anxiety
Self Esteem
Depression
Determinants of Exercise and Physical Activity - this is to be completed as private study
Theories of Behaviour Change
Interventions to Change Physical Activity Behaviour

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to: GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 Describe current and evidence-based theory in Exercise Psychology
2 Distinguish the influences that selected psychological factors have on the participation in physical activity, health and fitness related skill areas and how participation in physical activity, health and fitness influences psychological factors
3 Evaluate the application of Exercise Psychology theory for the enhancement of well being and quality of life within both general and special populations
4 Demonstrate professional skills in both written and oral communication

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. Describe current and evidence-based theory in Exercise Psychology
    • GA4:
  2. Distinguish the influences that selected psychological factors have on the participation in physical activity, health and fitness related skill areas and how participation in physical activity, health and fitness influences psychological factors
    • GA1:
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
  3. Evaluate the application of Exercise Psychology theory for the enhancement of well being and quality of life within both general and special populations
    • GA3:
    • GA4:
    • GA6:
  4. Demonstrate professional skills in both written and oral communication
    • GA3:
    • GA6:

Prescribed texts

  • Buckworth, J, Dishman, RK, O’Connor, PJ & Tomporowski, P, 2013, Exercise Psychology, 2nd edn, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.
  • Weiten, W, 2013, Psychology: Themes and Variations , 9th edn, Wadsworth, Belmont, CA.
Prescribed texts may change in future teaching periods.