Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Module Offerings

4093SPS-SEP-CTY

Aims

The module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the psychosocial concepts that underpin the sport and exercise environment.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Outline the importance of psychology, sociology and psychosocial principles in sport and exercise.
2.
Describe the individual and environmental psychosocial principles associated with sport and exercise.
3.
Describe the social processes and behavioural outcomes associated with sport and exercise.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Understanding individuals: e.g., gender, race, barriers to engagement, motivation, mood and emotion. Understanding environments: e.g., feedback, competitive environments. Understanding social processes: e.g., group dynamics, leadership and communication. Understanding behaviours: e.g., behaviour change, wellbeing and society.
Module Overview:
This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of the psychosocial concepts that underpin the sport and exercise environment.
Additional Information:
BPS and CIMSPA mapped.

Assessments

Centralised Exam

Test