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Core Module Information
Module title: Psychology in Football
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES07115
Module leader: George Andronikos
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module will provide you with an introduction to key areas of psychology related to football. Content will focus on contemporary themes that will be linked either with the individual player or the team (LO1-LO3). You will be working collaboratively in groups which will enable you to develop communication and teamwork skills and enhance your learning experience (LO4).More specifically the topics that will be covered in relation to individual characteristics will include: arousal, stress, anxiety, confidence, attention, and motivationTopics in relation to team characteristics such as: team dynamics, team building and cohesion.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Acquire an understanding of the role of sport psychology within football.

LO2: Develop an awareness and define key theoretical concepts in relation to the individual player (e.g. motivation, personality, stress).

LO3: Gain an appreciation of and define the key theories in relation to the team (e.g. group dynamics, cohesion).

LO4: Demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively as a team to outline a sport psychology topic.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: George Andronikos
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 The lectures will consist of the main theories associated with key areas of sport psychology.
Face To Face Tutorial 6 Tutorials will allow you to collaborate in small groups and discuss the assessment tasks while receiving support in an individualised manner. The purpose of the tutorials is to complement the learning experience associated both with the practical and the theoretical elements of the module.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 9 Practical classes and workshops will allow you to apply theory into practice facilitating your learning experience through active role playing or other activities linked with the theoretical models introduced in the module.
Online Guided independent study 163 You are expected to reflect upon the learning throughout your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are also encouraged to further explore the topics introduced in the module and engage in Moodle activities and resources while also preparing for the formative and summative assessments.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 50 1~2 Week 7 HOURS= 1 hour Class Test: You will complete a quiz focused on the theories introduced (up to that date). This assessment will examine your knowledge about the theoretical models in relation to the individual player (e.g. motivation, personality, stress).
Oral Presentation 50 1~2~3~4 Week 12 HOURS= 20 minutes Oral Presentation: This presentation will focus on presenting a case study of your choice related to topics introduced in the module. You will be working individually or within a small group to create, present, and defend your work.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES07115 Psychology in Football
 

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