Module Content

• Motivational orientation.
• Attribution theory and motivation in sport.
• Self-determination theory, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in sport.
• Self-efficacy, confidence and motivation in sport.
• Goal setting and its application within the sporting context.
• Attention and action in sport.
• Vision and action in sport.
• Perception and action in sport
• Motor learning and control.
• Psychological intervention strategies in sport.
• Ethical and practical issues in applied sport psychology.

Teaching Methods

A range of sport psychology topics are covered by lectures and directed reading; these are delivered by a range of staff with expertise in a specific area of sport psychology research. An ‘independent learning’ topic is introduced to students as part of the lecture series, but developed through independent study, with the support of reading lists and tutor guidance. Students work in groups to produce a review of a key research article linked to the independent learning topic, these reviews are then collated and presented to students as a revision tool for a seen essay exam question based on the independent learning topic. Students select one further unseen essay exam question from a choice of four from other lectures on the module. The second assessment on the module is a poster presentation. Students select a case study in sport and develop an appropriate psychological intervention for the chosen case. This involves a critical review of relevant psychological literature and creation of an evidence based psychological intervention. The proposed intervention is presented as a poster to staff and students on the course. Staff provide guidance in lectures on psychological interventions in sport, and on creating posters.

Assessment Methods

This module is assessed through a poster and an examination.