Sport and Exercise Psychology

Module code: PSY336

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM2

Contact: Dr Sophie Pettit

This module introduces students to the professional field of Sport and Exercise Psychology. It will address the psychological techniques used for improving athletic performance, team cohesion, athlete wellbeing, etc., and the psychological benefits and risks associated with exercise.
The content builds on your previous knowledge about cognitive, clinical and health psychology, and applies this knowledge to real-life problems in the form of case studies.
You will build a portfolio of case studies, covering various types of problems and intervention techniques.
You will learn how theoretical concepts of cognition, emotion, motivation, attachment and psychological interventions can be applied to real-life problems relating to individual and team sports.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 50.0% Examination, 50.0% Coursework
Level: 6