The Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity

What it covers

This unit will introduce the principles, concepts and applications of psychology to: (i) participation in Physical Activity and Exercise, as these relate to 'health' and (ii) Performance in Sporting contexts. The primary objective is to facilitate an understanding of how psychological factors influence involvement and performance in sport, exercise and physical activity settings. The unit will explore such topics as personality, identity, competition and cooperation, motivation, and group cohesion and dynamics in sport, exercise and physical activity.

Assessment

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