234360

Sport Psychology

This course examines theory, research and practice in aspects of sport psychology.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

234360

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

300-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Management

Course planning information

Course notes

Please note that in the event of low enrolments, internal offerings (Auckland or Manawatu) of this course may be withdrawn, and students will be accommodated via the distance offering of this course.

Students must attempt and submit all assessments to pass this course.

Restrictions

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You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 200-level before enrolling in 300-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Identify and critically evaluate sport psychology methods and skills and their application.
  • 2 Examine how psychological factors influence participation and performance in sport, exercise, and physical activity settings.
  • 3 Describe and analyse psychological responses to physical activity and exercise.
  • 4 Critically evaluate skills and practical knowledge about psychology in the sporting and exercise context and how they relate to the roles of coaches, managers, trainers, or exercise leaders.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Written Assignment 1 2 30%
Written Assignment 3 4 30%
Exam College/GRS-based (not centrally scheduled) 1 2 3 4 40%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Highly recommended

GOING MENTAL IN SPORT: EXCELLING THROUGH MIND-MANAGEMENT

Author
HERMANSSON, G.
ISBN
978-0-9583588-3-5
Edition
2011
Publisher
Inside-out Books: Hermansson-Webb Assoc Ltd.

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