Applied Exercise and Sport Psychology

Course aim

The aim of this course is to extend the students’ insight into the research and application of psychological concepts to the physical and sports setting.

Course content

Psychological skills training; arousal regulation, imagery, self confidence, goal setting, concentration. Psychological considerations; psychological well-being, adherence, referral, addiction, burnout, injury, and termination from sports.

Textbook(s)

Weinberg, R S & Gould, D 2007, Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 4th, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 3014	Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 6 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 6 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Demonstration workshops, Quiz, Written examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4Y)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.