Sports Psychology

• • Personality and sport
  • Attitudes to sport
  • Aggression
  • Social factors affecting performance
  • Arousal and anxiety
  • Motivation and skill acquisition

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• SWI-PSS260

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

SWI-PSY10003-Psychology 100, or SWI-PSS110 , or SWI-PSY10007-Brain and Behaviour and SWI-PSY10004-Psychology 101, or SWI-PSS120 , or SWI-PSY10008-Fundamentals of Psychology and SWI-STA10003-Foundations of Statistics, or SWI-STA102 ;

Special requirements

No special requirements

The aim of this subject is to provide a theoretical introduction to sports psychology. Key psychological issues in sport, such as the relationship between personality and sport, aggression and anxiety, are explored. The subject content, readings and online activities will give students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of sports psychology.

Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.

• Assignment — Written (50%)
• Invigilated exam (30%)
• Reading — Reading Log (20%)