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Core Module Information
Module title: Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES08103
Module leader: Steven Young
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 cover the foundations of both sport and exercise psychology. The module explores how psychology shapes performance, participation, and well-being in sport and exercise. You’ll study topics such as cognition, motivation, emotion, personality, and social processes, and learn how to apply theory to real-world contexts in coaching, sport science, and health.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Define sport and exercise psychology and discuss its relevance to sport, coaching, and health contexts

LO2: Understand and compare psychological theories and their application to a sport and exercise setting

LO3: Define and evaluate core foundations of sport and exercise psychology (e.g. motivation and emotion), and their impact on adherence, performance, and/or well-being.

LO4: Examine and discuss contemporary literature and approaches to research within the area.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Steven Young
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 18 You will be delivered a series of lectures all of which are designed to provide you with the relevant conceptual and theoretical content to enable you to prepare your assessments and meet the learning outcomes.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 8 The workshops are designed to enable you to work and learn in a small group environment. The aim of these sessions is to contextualise the learning from the lectures, and solidify your understanding in a less formal setting. Tutor- and Student-led activities within these sessions will include: group tasks, discussions, interactive quizzes, and assessment-related tasks.
Online Guided independent study 124 You will be supported with your guided independent learning through the module Moodle page, and through reading and tasks set within class. These activities will include: reading, online learning activities, and preparing for both formative and summative assessments.
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 50 You are expected to work within your group towards completing formative assessment and summative assessment one. You must take responsibility as a group to manage the time and task allocations for the completion of group work.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 50 1~2~3~4 Week 10 HOURS= 15 minutes For this assessment, you will work as a group (max 3) or as an individual to produce a presentation. You will be given a choice from a selection of themes covered in the module to produce a presentation that includes: An explanation of your chosen theory/concept, a description of how this can be applied to practice using a real world example, and a review of the strengths and limitations.
Class Test 50 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 2-hours This is a digital online exam that assesses you on the content delivered over the entire module. The questions will be multiple choice responses, and the content will reflect information delivered in the lectures, workshops, and from independent learning activities.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES08103 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
 

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