Course outline. Code: SPX222 Title: Sport and Exercise Psychology

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1 Course outline Code: SPX222 Title: Sport and Exercise Psychology Faculty of: Science, Health, Education and Engineering Teaching Session: Semester 2 Year: 2015 Course Coordinator: Dr Lisa Martin Tel: (07) lisa.martin@usc.edu.au Course Moderator: Professor Brendan Burkett Tel: (07) bburkett@usc.edu.au 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description This course provides an introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology as a theoretical and applied discipline. It will address major psychological issues, providing you with a broader knowledge and understanding of the complexities and dynamics that can exist for both individuals and groups in the realm of sport and exercise. A major focus of the course is the development of practical skills and interventions that can be applied to these settings with the aim of positively influencing the behaviour, performance, and level of participation of an individual or group. 1.2 Course content Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology Psychological assessment, intervention and evaluation Self-confidence Motivation Burnout Goal Perspective Theory Goal setting Anxiety, stress and mood relationships Concentration and attention Relaxation strategies Imagery in sport Coach-athlete interaction and leadership Communication and counselling skills Exercise adherence Injury and rehabilitation Team cohesion Athletic identity and career transitions Critical issues/interventions in sport 2. Unit value 12 units Version Semester Recfind File Number: F15009

2 Page 2 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? On successful completion of this course you should be able to: Identify, explain, and apply the major concepts, theories and strategies used in sport and exercise psychology. Recognise, describe, and explain the influence of psychological factors on the behaviour, performance, and level of participation of both individuals and groups in sport and exercise settings. Identify and describe a range of psychological issues that occur for athletes in sport and exercise settings. Identify, evaluate and explain the appropriate strategies and interventions that are used to address a range of performance issues faced by athletes in sport and/or exercise contexts Demonstrate the ability to effectively source relevant scientific information and summarise it in a concise and logical manner. You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: Tasks 1 and 2 Tasks 1 and 2 Tasks 1 and 2 Tasks 1, 2 and 3 Task 3 Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming: Knowledgeable. Knowledgeable. Knowledgeable. 4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Undergraduate Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of prerequisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions 4.2 Pre-requisites SPX Co-requisites 4.4 Anti-requisites 4.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (optional) 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL)

3 Page Assessment tasks Task No. SPX222 Assessment Tasks Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? 1 Quizzes Individual 3 x 15% = 45% Variable Weeks 4, 8 and 13 2 Case study Individual 30% 1 hour and Week 7 analysis 45 minutes 3 Intervention Individual 25% 400 words Friday 4pm of studies brief Week 10 review 100% Where should I submit it? Blackboard Delivered in tutorials Electronic submission via SafeAssign Assessment Task 1: Quizzes Goal: To demonstrate and evaluate your knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, definitions, theories and strategies used in sport and exercise psychology. Product: Answers to quiz questions Format: Individual; Online quiz Criteria You will be assessed on your ability to correctly identify and apply terminology, knowledge, concepts, theories and strategies related to sport and exercise psychology and on the accuracy of your answers. Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Problem solving Information literacy Assessment Task 2: Case study analysis Goal: Product: To assess your knowledge and application of the course material covered from week 1 to week 7 inclusive. This task gives you the opportunity to show your ability to identify the psychological concepts and theories which are present and/or influencing individual behaviours in the case study, and to show your understanding of the application of the sport and exercise psychology theories and strategies. Answers to a series of questions based on a case study related to a sport or exercise context. Format: Individual; You will be given a case study which you will be required to read and then you will be asked to answer a number of short-answer questions related to the characters and their behaviours portrayed in the case study. You will be allowed to work together in groups and collaborate with other students at your table during the tutorial to discuss the case study and possible responses to the questions. However, you will be graded individually based on the responses you write down and hand in to the tutor. Criteria You will be assessed on the accuracy of your answers, clarity in conveying key ideas and concepts, and the quality of your syntax and grammar. You will be awarded a grade for this in-class assessment up to a total of 30% of your final grade. Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Communication Problem solving

4 Page 4 Assessment Task 3: Intervention studies brief review Goal: Product: Format: To develop your skills in this important method of scientific communication while researching the current psychological interventions used to effectively deal with a key performance issue in sport and exercise psychology. Summary of two intervention articles selected from peer reviewed journals Individual; 400 words +/- 10% (440 words maximum); Format specifications and marking rubric available on Blackboard Criteria The task requires you to choose one performance issue that is commonly faced by individuals in sport and exercise settings. The three possible key psychological performance issues you can choose from are 1) a lack of intrinsic motivation, 2) performance anxiety, and 3) lack of concentration/attention. You will then identify and select two current psychological peerreviewed research articles related to a strategy/intervention others have attempted to employ scientifically to address the selected performance issue. You will then provide a brief review which incorporates a succinct summary of each study and a clear and concise evaluation and comparison of the impact of the intervention studies that have been selected. You will receive a numerical score (mark out of 25) for this assessment. Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Communication Applying technologies 5.3 Additional assessment requirements Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct Blackboard As a student enrolled in this course you will have access to course information on the Blackboard site. You are strongly recommended to log onto the course site on a regular basis. All course announcements, course changes, posting of course materials and grades (via My Interim Results) will be accessed through Blackboard. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate internet access (either off campus or oncampus) in order to access Blackboard regularly and to complete required assessment tasks. Safe Assign In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks are submitted electronically via Safe Assign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that Safe Assign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via Safe Assign will be provided on the Blackboard site of the course.

5 Page Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate: 5% (of the assessment task s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 10% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the third day 20% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome. 6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours 4 hours per week (2 hour lecture; 2 hour tutorial Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11; Online tutorial Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 13) ) 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Semester 2 each year 6.3 Course activities Teaching Week / Module What key concepts/content will I learn? 1 Lecture - Introduction to sport & exercise psychology; Self-confidence Tutorial - Cognitive restructuring/ Positive thought training 2 Lecture - Motivation vs Burnout ONLINE tutorial activities Case study and questions 3 Lecture Goal Perspective Theory; Interventions Part 1 (Research) Tutorial - Motivational climate & goal orientation 4 Lecture Attention and concentration in sport & exercise ONLINE tutorial activities Assessment Task 1: Week 4 Quiz; Focusing and refocusing strategies 5 Lecture Anxiety, stress, and mood relationships Tutorial activities - The anxiety cycle & measuring competition anxiety What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Activities Independent Study Activities Additional readings will also be specified Read Chapter 1; Chapter 3 for certain weeks. pp ; Chapter 9 (selftalk section) pp Read Chapter 3 (pp ) & Chapter 19 (pp ) Read Chapter 4 Read Chapter 6 Read Chapter 7

6 Page 6 6 Lecture Alternatives to inverted-u theory; Coping and intervention strategies in sport ONLINE tutorial activities - Coping strategies; Relaxation training 7 Lecture Interventions Part 2 (Strategies); The role of goal setting and imagery in sport and exercise Tutorial activities Assessment Task 2: Case study analysis 8 Lecture - Effectively summarising research ONLINE tutorial activities Assessment Task 1: Week 8 Quiz; Practice research article summary 9 Lecture Leadership and communication in sport Tutorial - Communication activities Counselling skills 10 Lecture Exercise psychology ONLINE tutorial activities - Improving exercise adherence Assessment Task 3: Intervention studies brief review DUE 11 Lecture Injury and rehabilitation Tutorial - Common reactions to injury Interventions to assist the injured athlete 12 Lecture Athletic identity & career transition Team cohesion ONLINE tutorial activities Self-report measures 13 Lecture Final overview ONLINE Tutorial activities - Assessment Task 1: Week 13 Quiz Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation. Read Chapters 8 & 9 (pp & pp ) Read Chapters 10 & 11 (pp ) Read Chapter 16 Read Chapter 17 Read Chapter 18 pp & Read Chapter 18 pp & Chapter What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed text(s) Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below: Author Year Title Publisher Cox, R Sport psychology: Concepts and applications (7 th Ed.) McGraw Hill

7 Page Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course. 7.3 Specific requirements 7.4 Risk management There is minimal health and safety risk in this course. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety policies and procedures applicable within campus areas. 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Student Life and Learning provides additional assistance to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: or studentlifeandlearning@usc.edu.au 9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including: Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs Review of Assessment and Final Grades Supplementary Assessment Administration of Central Examinations Deferred Examinations Student Academic Misconduct Students with a Disability Faculty specific information General enquiries and student support Faculty Student Support Office Tel: Fax: SHEinfo@usc.edu.au