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PHTY40360

Academic Year 2020/2021

Sports Psychology (PHTY40360)

Subject:
Physiotherapy
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
2.5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Ulrik McCarthy Persson
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module aims to introduce the students to sports psychology. The goal is to give the student a greater understanding into the psychology of the athlete and its impact in injury management and sports performance. The student will gain and understanding of the basis of motivational theory in relation to sports and exercise.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the student should be able to:1. Understand the role of psychology in the management of sports injuries and sports performance.2. Understand how motivation can affect injury managament and sports performance.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort TypeHours
Autonomous Student Learning

44
Lectures

16
Total

60


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is delivered using face -to-face lectures, and discussion/group work sessions.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

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