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HL40583: Advanced studies in physical activity motivation

[Page last updated: 19 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department for Health
Credits: 7.5 [equivalent to 15 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 150
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWPI 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Project output (CWPI 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: Before taking this module you must take HL30554
Learning Outcomes: Appraise the theoretical and applied contribution of current motivation research by providing coherent, evidence-based written arguments
Articulate and logically argue the relevance and benefits of motivation research and practice to engage with a range of public health stakeholders.
Integrate motivation theory within contemporary physical activity research in a professional context to a professional audience
Translate scientific research into practical motivational strategies to enhance health and well-being within and across physical activity domains


Aims: To advance students' ability to appraise how knowledge, concepts, research methodology, and skills from empirically supported theories of motivation enhance our understanding of health and well-being within physical activity domains. To assess and synthesise key theoretical and applied issues related to applying motivation knowledge from physical activity settings to important societal issues and challenges.

Learning outcomes: 1. Appraise the theoretical and applied contribution of current motivation research by providing coherent, evidence-based written arguments 2. Translate scientific research into practical motivational strategies to enhance health and well-being within and across physical activity domains 3. Articulate and logically argue the relevance and benefits of motivation research and practice to engage with a range of public health stakeholders. 4. Integrate motivation theory within contemporary physical activity research in a professional context to a professional audience

Content: Advanced knowledge of key theories of human motivation, contemporary issues and debates, application of theory to practice, research methodologies. Grant application writing.

Course availability:

HL40583 is Optional (DEU) on the following courses:

Department for Health
  • UHHL-AFM22 : MSci(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Year 4)
  • UHHL-AKM22 : MSci(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Study year abroad (Year 5)
  • UHHL-AKM22 : MSci(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Combined Professional Placement and Study Abroad (Year 5)
  • UHHL-AKM22 : MSci(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Professional Placement (Year 5)

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