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EXSS3049: Sport and Exercise Psychology
2021 unit information
This unit provides an introduction to the key psychological factors and explanatory frameworks relating to participation and adherence in physical activity, exercise and sport. A broad array of topics are covered including an overview of psychological factors (e.g., beliefs, motivation) as well as social and environmental factors affecting participation. The unit explains the benefits facets of mental health (e.g., well-being), and the benefits to particular psychological conditions. Special consideration is given to strategies facilitating exercise physical activity and exercise. Practical applications are made in relation to exercise practitioners, including health promotion professions such as exercise physiologists.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Movement Sciences
| Code | EXSS3049 |
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| Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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BACH1161 or HSBH1003 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. describe the roles of sport and exercise psychologists
- LO2. identify the individual, social, and environmental barriers (and facilitators) that hinder or support exercise and physical activity participation and adherence
- LO3. discuss and identify whether and how exercise and physical activity can enhance psychological and physiological health
- LO4. discuss and highlight common psychological concerns associated with sporting performance, as well as describe how psychological skills training can assist performance
- LO5. apply psychological constructs introduced and covered in the unit to help enhance exercise and/or physical activity participation and adherence, assess and change daily health-related behaviours, and assess psychological responses and outcomes
- LO6. demonstrate effective written communication skills.
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