| Effective Term: | 2027/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit Title: | Psychology of Sport and Exercise |
| Unit ID: | EXSCI2173 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (BEHAV1001 or BEHAV1002 or HEALT1705 or PSYCB1101 or PSYCB1102) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 090701 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit focuses on the theoretical concepts in the field of sport and exercise psychology and identifies the general psychological framework from which these derive. There will be the opportunity to develop some basic mental skills that can enhance personal sport performance. Topics covered include: motivation, arousal, anxiety and stress; mental toughness; group processes; personality; attention; self-confidence; psychological aspects of injury; exercise and mental health; exercise adherence; and current issues. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| Skills: |
| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| Other outcomes: |
| O1. | Apply key theories and frameworks in sport and exercise psychology to analyse behaviour, performance and participation. |
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| O2. | Analyse and interpret psychological factors influencing sport and exercise contexts, including motivation, arousal, anxiety, confidence, group processes and mental health. |
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| O3. | Critically evaluate research evidence, research methodologies and contemporary issues in sport and exercise psychology. |
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| O4. | Apply mental skills and psychological strategies to enhance performance and inform coaching practices and physical activity engagement. |
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| O5. | Critically reflect on own and observed practice to inform the application of psychological principles in sport, exercise and physical activity contexts. |
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| O6. | Communicate evidence‑informed psychological strategies to support performance, adherence and wellbeing in sport and exercise settings. |
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| Unit Content: |
This unit will focus on concepts such as: - Cognitive function and physical activity
- Mood, including depression, and physical activity
- Negative behaviours in exercise
- Motivation, arousal, anxiety and stress
- Mental toughness
- Group processes
- Attention
- Self-confidence
- Psychological aspects of injury
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| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students at this level will demonstrate an advanced ability in a range of contexts to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display high level skills in-person and/or online in: • Using and demonstrating a high level of verbal and non-verbal communication • Demonstrating a mastery of listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Demonstrating and showing empathy for others • High order skills in negotiating and conflict resolution skills\\ • Demonstrating mastery of working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery in professional skills and behaviours in leading others. • Creating and sustaining a collegial environment • Demonstrating a high level of self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect and justify decisions • Inspiring and initiating opportunities to lead others • Making informed professional decisions • Demonstrating initiative in new professional situations. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students at this level will demonstrate high level skills in working in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically to generate and consider complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level • Analysing complex and abstract ideas, concepts and information • Communicate alternative perspectives to justify complex ideas • Demonstrate a mastery of challenging conventional thinking to clarify complex concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving to new situations for further learning. | Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students at this level will demonstrate the ability to work competently across a wide range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Mastering, exploring, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information professionally • Collating, managing complex data, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding professionally to messages in a range of professional digital media • Contributing competently and professionally to digital teams and working groups • Participating at a high level in digital learning opportunities. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 5
sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students at this level will demonstrate a mastery of considering and assessing the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting professional ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Demonstrate informed judgment making that considers the impact of devising complex solutions in ambiguous global economic environmental and societal contexts • Professionally committing to the promulgation of social responsibility • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Communicating lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to the diverse professional others • Generating, leading and implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
| 1. |
1, 2 |
Attendance and participation in laboratory classes to demonstrate competency in practical skills. |
90% attendance at active learning sessions. |
S/U |
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| 2. |
1, 2, 3, 5 |
Interview individual or group and analyse psychological skills in a sports science context. |
Report. |
30-50% |
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| 3. |
2, 4, 5, 6 |
Develop a resource that incorporates key psychological skills to support the assessed needs of the individual or group. |
Resource development, presentation and Q&A. |
30-40% |
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| 4. |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
Review of material covered throughout the unit. |
Exam. |
20-40% |
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