27160 Sport and Exercise Psychology

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Subject level:

Undergraduate

Handbook description

This subject examines sport performance and exercise participation in relation to cognitive and social psychological constructs. It emphasises the utilisation of sport psychology for performance enhancement in sport and examines the psychological responses involved in exercise, with an emphasis on how these responses influence future exercise behaviour.

Subject objectives/outcomes

On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
1. Apply the basic theoretical concepts in the field of sport and exercise psychology.
2. Critically analyse the psychological determinants of sport and exercise behaviour.
3. Explain performance enhancing strategies in sport and exercise psychology.
4. Examine the current issues in sport and exercise psychology.

Contribution to course aims and graduate attributes

This core subject in the Bachelor of Human Movement and the Bachelor of Management in Sport and Exercise programs introduces students to the theory, research, and practice of sport and exercise psychology. It will enhance understanding of the psychological and behavioural factors that influence sport and exercise participation and performance.

Teaching and learning strategies

Teaching and learning strategies include lectures, workshop tutorials, and field exercises. Content for this subject will be supported by UTSOnline.

Content

• Introduction to sport and exercise psychology
• Psychological characteristics and performance
• Motivation and feedback / arousal, anxiety and stress
• Goal setting / psychological skills training
• Self-regulation of mood and arousal / self-confidence
• Concentration and mental imagery
• Team Dynamics and cohesion
• Psychology of Injury and Overtraining

Assessment

Assessment Item 1: Class Test

Assessment Item 2: Sport Psychology Presentation (incl. handout)

Assessment Item 3: Final Exam

Minimum requirements

Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject’s total marks.

Required texts

Weinberg, R.S., & Gould, D. 2011, Foundations of sport and exercise psychology, 5th edn, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.

Students are advised to acquire their own copy of this text. Copies are also available at the UTS library on closed reserve. NB: It is essential that students complete all required readings. The required readings will be considered assumed knowledge for tutorial classes and the examination.

References

Anshel, M. 2003, Sport psychology: From theory to practice, 4th edn, Gorsuch Scarisbruck, Scottsdale, AZ.

Berger, B., Weinberg, R., & Pargman, D. 2002, Foundations of Exercise Psychology, F.I.T., Morgantown, WV.

Buckworth, J., & Dishman, R. 2002, Exercise Psychology, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.

Burton, R. & Raedeke, T.D. 2008, Sport Psychology for coaches, Human Kinetics, Chempaign, IL.

Cashmore, E. 2002, Sport Psychology: The Key Concepts, Routledge, London, GB.

Cox, R. 2002, Sport psychology: Concepts and Applications, 5th edn, Wm. C. Brown, Dubuque, IA.

Martens, R. 1987, Coaches' guide to sport psychology, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.

Morris, T. & Summers, J. 2004, Sport Psychology: Theories, applications and issues, 2nd edn, Jacaranda Wiley, Brisbane, QLD.

Murphy, S. (ed) 2004, The Sport Psych Handbook, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.

Orlick, T. 2008, In Pursuit of Excellence, 4th edn, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.

Orlick, T. 1986, Psyching for Sport: Mental training for athletes, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.

Roberts, G., Spink, K., Pemberton, C. 1999, Learning Experiences in Sport Psychology, 2nd edn, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.

Singer, R., Hausenblas, H.A., & Janelle, C.M. (eds) 2001, Handbook of Sport Psychology, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, Brisbane, QLD. .

Vanden Auweele, Y., Bakker, F., Biddle, S., Durand, M., & Seiler, R. 1999, Psychology for physical educators, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.

Williams, J. (ed) 2006, Applied Sport Psychology, 4th edn, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.

Journals
International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
Journal of Excellence
Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Journal of Sport Behaviour
Sport and Exercise Psychology Journal
The Sport Psychologist

Other resources

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