HL10530: Psychology and sociology of sport, exercise, and health
[Page last updated: 19 August 2024]
| Academic Year: | 2024/25 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department for Health |
| Credits: | 15 [equivalent to 30 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 300 |
| Level: | Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CWES 60%, EXIC 40% |
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1. Identify and explain key issues and topics in sport, health and exercise psychology and the sociology of sport and health, such as physical (in)activity and (in)equality in sport
2. Identify and evaluate theories and concepts in sport, health and exercise psychology and the sociology of sport and health and explain their value in understanding individuals and society 3. Select, describe, and make use of ideas from reputable academic (e.g., scholarly journals) and non-academic (e.g., news media) sources that are relevant to sport, health and exercise psychology and the sociology of sport and health in independent research activites 4. Articulate key issues, theories, principles, and perspectives relevant to sport, health and exercise psychology and the sociology of sport and health to intended audiences, such as academics and practitioners, using appropriate technologies 5. Formulate informed opinions on, and discucss, the positive and negative role played by sport in society and other key topics in sport, health and exercise psychology and the sociology of sport and health. |
| Aims: | The aim of this unit is to introduce and facilitate a foundational understanding of key topics in the sociology and psychology of sport, exercise, and health, and to instil an appreciation of how these disciplines can help in addressing contemporary problems. |
| Skills: | Effectively manage time, resources, responsibilities, and changing contexts to meet personal goals and course requirements.
Take initiative in identifying problems and formulating solutions. Effectively utilise contemporary information and communication technologies (ICTs). Reflect on and constructively utilise feedback to facilitate learning. Demonstrate awareness of employment pathways and opportunities relevant to the course. |
| Content: | Definitions of psychology and sociology; the nature of sport and related concepts (e.g., physical activity, health, exercise, physical culture); theories and paradigms in psychology (e.g., behaviourism, cognitivism, humanism, psychodynamics, personality) and sociology (e.g., functionalism, interpretivism, critical theory, feminism, poststructuralism); concepts and theory in psychology and sociology (e.g., motivation, emotions, confidence, structure and agency, power, social change, identity, embodiment); contemporary and historical problems and case studies in the psychology and sociology of sport (e.g., inactivity, inequality, representation). |
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HL10530 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following courses:Department for Health
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