2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SPSC2115 Social Psychology of Sport and Exercise
10 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Dr Chen-an Yu
Email: c.yu@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisites
| SPSC1216 | Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology |
Module replaces
SPSC2114 Applied and Social Psychology of Sport and Exercise 1This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The module aims to provide students with an understanding of social psychology in the domain of sport and exercise. Building on the introductory topics covered at level 1, this module focuses on the application of theory and empirical research to explain how thoughts, emotions and behaviours of individuals are influenced by social-psychological factors. These include the characteristics of the group environment and other group members, as well as processes that operate at a distinctly group level such as cohesion and communication.Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students should be able to;
- Explain key concepts and theories associated with group dynamics in sport;
- Examine the influence of personal and group attributes on group behaviour;
- Apply psychological theories associated with group dynamics to in order to understand interpersonal processes and group behaviour in sport.
Syllabus
-Group composition
-Group cohesion
-Collective efficacy
-Leadership and group development
-Coach-athlete relationships
-Family influences in youth sport
-Enhancing interpersonal relationships
-Social-cultural influences on interpersonal processes
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Practical | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Private study hours | 84.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 16.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
- Reading for lectures and practicals: 24 hours- Preparation for coursework: 30 hours
- Preparation for examination: 30 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Students' progress will be monitored by completion of assignments and informal monitoring during lectures and practical sessions.- Additional tutorials will be available to those students wanting extra assistance.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Presentation | Group presentation assessed in weeks 7-11 | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 25.00 | |
This is a compulsory pass element on the module. You will not gain credits if this is not completed successfully. Failure to complete this work to pass standard will result in a V code being appended to the final module mark.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 75.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 75.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 26/09/2017
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