Courses & Units

The Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity ESP368

Introduction

The application of psychological principles within physical activity settings has increased dramatically in recent years. Athletes, coaches, teachers, and allied health professions have come to recognise that adherence to psychology principles in the development of their educational programmes results in improved outcomes for the participant and stakeholder. This unit builds knowledge by focusing on how certain psychological theories pertinent to individual differences, motivation, and group dynamics can be used to enhance the outcomes of physical activity based interventions.

Summary

Unit name The Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity
Unit code ESP368
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Doctor Vaughan Cruickshank
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

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International students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 26/2/2024 22/3/2024 15/4/2024 2/6/2024

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify, describe, and critically evaluate the influence of neurocognitive processes on behaviour in sport and physical activity
  • Analyse and apply psychological theories to explain outcomes of attempts to participate in sport and physical activity.
  • Collect, analyse, and interpret data to construct an evidence-based behaviour program for a teaching or coaching intervention to support the adoption of active living.
  • Apply and evaluate key psychological concepts to practical situations in the sport and physical activity fields.

Fee Information

The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.

Teaching

AssessmentPortfolio (20%)|Case Study (35%)|Product (45%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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