Unit of Study PSYC2003 Exercise and Sport Psychology (2024)

Unit description

Why do people remain physically inactive despite the well-documented physiological, psychological, and social health and wellbeing benefits of physical activity participation? What is it like inside the minds of elite athletes, and what psychological skills do they use to maintain peak performance? Well, if you want to learn the answers to these questions, come along and study this unit. You will study the psychological theories explaining why people engage with or disengage from physical activity, how to enhance health and wellbeing through physical activity participation, and the factors underpinning sports performance and strategies that can optimise outcomes for athletic populations.

Unit content

1. Psychological factors and sports performance
2. Psychological skills training
3. Key issues in exercise psychology
4. Exercise psychology theories
5. Psychological health and wellbeing
6. Exercise adherence