Overview
This unit examines sports psychology as a theoretical and applied discipline. In this unit, you will learn psychological theories, concepts, practical skills and intervention techniques that can be applied to sport. This will provide you with an understanding of how psychological factors impact involvement, enjoyment, and performance in sport. Throughout this unit you will have the opportunity to develop and apply practical skills and interventions in a real world sporting context.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Successful completion of 96 credit points (16 units).
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2020
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student Feedback ("Have your say")
One student provided feedback regarding the relevance of the textbook. A suggested alternative is to follow the approach used by the PSYC13023 Educational Psychology (HT1, 2019) of creating a reading list tool with the CQUniversity library called Leganto, offering current resources on the weekly topics opening up alternative assessment options.
The textbook is designed to provide students with the most up to date and applied relevance to the field of Sports Psychology. Each chapter is written specifically by the leading experts in that specific Sports Psychology field. At the end of each chapter there are a list of relevant articles for additional reading. Further to this, the structure of this unit is to encourage students to pursue many of their own interests and take a student centered learning approach such that they engage with contemporary sports psychology research. It is recommended that additional resources are included to better facilitate a student-centered learning approach.
- Explain the relationship and application of key psychological principles and theories to sport and exercise
- Critically analyse the influence psychological factors have on the behaviour, performance, and level of participation of both individuals and groups in sport and exercise environments
- Apply scientific understanding of evidence based research in the field of sports psychology.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 15% | |||
| 2 - Presentation - 45% | |||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||
| 5 - Team Work | |||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | |||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 15% | |||||||||||
| 2 - Presentation - 45% | |||||||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||||||||
Textbooks
Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology: A comprehensive guide for students and practitioners
- (2013)
- Authors: Stephanie J. Hanrahan and Mark B. Andersen
- Routledge
- Abingdon Abingdon , Oxon , England
- ISBN: 9780415484640
- Binding: Other
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
- Edition: 7th (2019)
- Authors: American Psychological Association
- American Psychological Association
- US
- ISBN: 9781433832161
- Binding: Other
Additional Textbook Information
Copies are available for purchase at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
m.lastella@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 09 Mar 2020Module/Topic
Introduction to Sports Psychology
Motivation and Goal Setting
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 16 Mar 2020Module/Topic
Imagery, Concentration and Attention
Chapter
Chapter 50 and 52
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 3
Begin Date: 23 Mar 2020Module/Topic
Time Management, Confidence and Self-talk
Chapter
Chapter 53, 54, 55
Events and Submissions/Topic
Quiz Opens End of Week 3 (27/03/20)
Closes 9:00 am Monday of Week 4 (30/03/20)
Week 4
Begin Date: 30 Mar 2020Module/Topic
Psychological Assessment
Chapter
Chapter 11 and 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 5
Begin Date: 06 Apr 2020Module/Topic
Sleep
Life Skills
Chapter
Chapter 18 and 29
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 13 Apr 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 20 Apr 2020Module/Topic
Theoretical and Therapeutic Models Pt 1.
Chapter
Chapter 13, 14, and 15
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 7
Begin Date: 27 Apr 2020Module/Topic
Theoretical and Therapeutic Models Pt 2.
Chapter
Chapter 16, 17, 20, and 21
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 04 May 2020Module/Topic
Overtraining, Recovery, and Burnout
Chapter
Chapter 31
Events and Submissions/Topic
Literature Review and Oral Presentation - Due 9:00 am Monday of Week 9 (11/05/20)
Week 9
Begin Date: 11 May 2020Module/Topic
Resilience, Gratitude, and Mindfulness
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 10
Begin Date: 18 May 2020Module/Topic
Drug Abuse in Sport
Chapter
Chapter 23
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 25 May 2020Module/Topic
Athlete Identity, Career Transition, and Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Chapter
Chapters 30, 25, and 26
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 12
Begin Date: 01 Jun 2020Module/Topic
Year in Review
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Written Assessment - Due 9:00 am Monday of Week 12 (1/06/20)
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 08 Jun 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam Week
Begin Date: 15 Jun 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Online Quiz(zes)
Task Description
This Quiz covers content from Weeks 1 to 3 (inclusive). Both lecture, workshop and associated text book readings (plus additional readings) are examinable. The total number of correct answers will be converted to a weight of 15% of the total unit assessment. Quiz questions are multiple-choice format. The Quiz will be available until 09:00 AM of the due date.
1
Other
The Quiz will close at 09:00 AM 26/03/2018
Feedback provided upon completion of the quiz
No Assessment Criteria
- Explain the relationship and application of key psychological principles and theories to sport and exercise
- Apply scientific understanding of evidence based research in the field of sports psychology.
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
2 Presentation
Assessment Details
The purpose of this assessment is to help you develop an in-depth understanding of a topic in sports psychology of your choice and present a pre-recorded mini-presentation (5-7 mins). There are no restrictions on your research topic (if you have any concerns don’t be afraid to ask). This assessment consists of two parts: a Literature Review and an Oral Presentation
Literature Review Task (30%)
Your task is to write a literature review of a chosen topic, describe what it is, why it is important, and to provide critical analysis of peer-reviewed research articles. It is essentially an assessment of the literature and provides a summary, classification, comparison and evaluation.
Oral Presentation (15%)
The oral presentation should be relatively easy to put together once you have completed your literature review. This gives you an opportunity to consolidate what you have learnt, and reach out to an audience.
Due 9:00 AM 08/05/2018
2 weeks from due date 2 weeks from due date consistent with University Policy
Assessment 2 (weight total 45%)
Literature Review (weight 30%) & Oral Presentation (weight 15%)
Literature Review (100 marks)
Title/abstract (15 marks)
· Concise and accurately summarises the topic addressed, meets APA (6th ed.) format specifications for abstract and title length
Body (60 marks)
· On topic, concise and develops argument
· Research led arguments
· Referenced where appropriate (in-text)
· Evidence of critical evaluation and discussion of material
· Not too many direct quotes (i.e., maximum of two, brief, quotes)
References (15 marks)
· 10 or more, majority peer-review Journal Articles
· Correct APA format in-text and reference list
· In-text and reference list match exactly
Style/Presentation (10 marks)
· Grammar, spelling and sentence structure
· Overall readability, flow of writing
· Appropriate use of sub-headings
Oral Presentation (100 marks)
Organization (20 marks)
· The type of presentation is appropriate for the topic and audience.
· Information is presented in a logical sequence.
· Level of preparation is clear and well set-out
Content (50 marks)
· Introduction is attention-getting, lays out the problem well, and establishes a framework for the rest of the presentation.
· Technical terms are well-defined in language appropriate for the target audience.
· Presentation contains accurate information.
· Material included is relevant to the overall message/purpose.
· Appropriate amount of material is prepared, and points made
· Relevant examples reflect well their relative importance.
· There is an obvious conclusion summarizing the presentation.
Presentation (30 marks)
· Speaker maintains good eye contact with the audience and is appropriately animated (e.g., gestures, moving around, etc.).
· Speaker uses a clear, audible voice.
· Delivery is poised, controlled, and smooth.
· Good language skills and pronunciation are used.
· Visual aids are well prepared, informative, effective, and not distracting.
· Length of presentation is within the assigned time limits.
- Explain the relationship and application of key psychological principles and theories to sport and exercise
- Critically analyse the influence psychological factors have on the behaviour, performance, and level of participation of both individuals and groups in sport and exercise environments
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
3 Written Assessment
Assessment Details
The purpose of this assessment is to present an in-depth understanding of a current sports psychological issue that is supported by psychological theory.
Due 9:00 AM 08/05/2018
Returned during Exam Week
The Conversation Piece
Title (5 marks)
· Creative, catchy title that represents the topic addressed
· Concise and accurately summarises the topic addressed
Body (25 marks)
· On topic, concise and develops argument
· Position of written piece clearly identified
· Research led arguments
· Identifies gap or relevant to contemporary sports psychological issues
· Evidence of critical evaluation and discussion of material
· Not too many direct quotes (i.e., maximum of two, brief, quotes)
References (5 marks)
· Correct APA format in-text and reference list
· In-text and reference list match exactly
Style/Presentation (5 marks)
· Grammar, spelling and sentence structure
· Overall readability, flow of writing
· Appropriate use of sub-headings
No submission method provided.
- Critically analyse the influence psychological factors have on the behaviour, performance, and level of participation of both individuals and groups in sport and exercise environments
- Apply scientific understanding of evidence based research in the field of sports psychology.
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
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