Requisites: Pre-requisite: To study this module you will need the learning equivalent to the module listed or have passed this module: SES08103 Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology

The general content of this module comes from cognitive sport psychology: Specifically, arousal, stress, anxiety, attention, attentional style; motivational orientation and motivational climate, attribution theory; models of confidence and self-efficacy. You will learn to apply the principles of science to key applied and research questions within sport psychology. You will also gain the skills to enable you to carry out meaningful scientific experiments, interpret the results and form practical and research implications through critical reflection of previous work.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a knowledge of theoretical concepts and applications of sports psychology.

LO2: Evaluate key contemporary themes in sport psychology, cognitive sport psychology, motivation, confidence and self-efficacy, stress and performance.

LO3: Apply the principles of the scientific method to the investigation of a research question in sport psychology.

LO4: Demonstrate an ability to apply research skills, manipulate experimental conditions, interpret data and then critically reflect on the results using theory and empirical research.