Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Introduction to the impact of psychological variables on participation and performance in sport and exercise and the influence of participation in sport and exercise on the psychological characteristics of the individual.
Psychology is the scientific study of people and how they behave, think, and feel. PSYC2000 provides an introduction to key topics in the fields of sport and exercise psycholgy and examinesﾠtheories and concepts, as well as the systematic application of thisﾠknowledge toﾠpractice. There are two primary areas of focus in this course. First,ﾠpsychological variables that influence performance and participation in sport and exercise are examined. Second, the impact that participation in sport and exercise has on psychological variables of participants are examined and discussed. PSYC2000 builds upon foundational knowledge taught in SPCG1000 and also inﾠPSYC1020ﾠand PSYC1030. In this course, there will be an emphasis on higher order thinkingﾠskills.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
It is assumed that students have studied an introductory course in psychology or equivalent (e.g., SPCG1000 at UQ or PSYC1020/PSYC1030).
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
PY101 or 102 or 120 or 130 or PSYC1020 or 1030
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
HM243 or 244 or HMST2430
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Vanessa Wergin
Guest lecturer
Mr James Coleman
Facilitator
Mr James Coleman
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
Most people equate this type of course with the applied field of sport psychology. In doing so, people tend to assume that we are only concerned with the means to "psych up" sportsmen and sportswomen in the pursuit of sporting excellence. While that is indeed a part of sport psychology, this course is concerned with many other phenomena of equal importance to that of sporting performance. The course aims to introduce students to psychological factors that affect not only sporting performance, but also participation in physical activity (e.g., personality, anxiety, emotions, attention/concentration, and team/group processes). The course also considers aspects of sport and exercise that can affect psychological factors (e.g., competition, leadership).ﾠ
The lecture material is complemented by selected (required) readings to support learning. Additional (recommended) readings are available for each lecture to reinforce learningﾠand extend knowledge and understanding.
The lecture material isﾠreinforced by the tutors inﾠthe tutorial program. The tutorial program seeks to clarify and elaborate what is delivered in the lectures and apply that knowledge toﾠthe real world. Furthermore, the tutorial program is designed to provide assistance with the critique of literature and personal narrative essay.
ﾠ ﾠLearning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how psychological variables influence participation and performance in sport and exercise settings.
LO2.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how participation in sport and exercise influences the psychological characteristics of the individual player/participant.
LO3.
Demonstrate applied knowledge about sport and exercise psychology as a practitioner (e.g., scientist, coach, HPE teacher, fitness instructor, athlete and/or exerciser).
LO4.
Retrieve and critically review information relevant to topics of research in sport and exercise psychology.
LO5.
Experience a general introduction to the research process in sport and exercise psychology through learning how to critique the literature.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Critique of literature
|
25% |
13/09/2024 1:00 pm |
| Quiz |
Weekly Quizzes
|
40% |
7/08/2024 - 23/10/2024
Wednesday, weekly (open for 24 hours), except for EKKA public holiday on August 14 (week 4). In this week (week 4), the quiz will be held on a Tuesday. |
| Essay/ Critique, Reflection |
Reflective essay (Personal narrative)
|
35% |
25/10/2024 1:00 pm |
Assessment details
Critique of literature
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
13/09/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05
Task description
The primary aim of the critique of the literature on a specific topic in sport and exercise psychology is to engage the learner in describing, analysing, evaluating, and synthesising what research has been conducted and the quality of that research. This process is the first step in understanding and undertaking the research process.
Students will be required to select a research topic from three options. You will be expected to read and review the literature with a critical eye. Essentially, we are keen for you to report what we know, what don't we know, and what would be useful to know, about your selected topic. Topics will be provided in tutorials and via Blackboard in the first week of tutorials.
Guidance will also be provided regarding ways to critique literature in tutorials. Tutorial attendance is vital to ensure you have the necessary skills and information to write your review. Starting work on this assessment piece as early as possible in the semester, and making use of any recommended resources that your tutors highlight during tutorials or place on Blackboard, is highly recommended.
1200 words(excluding reference list)
You will be required to use APA 7th edition format for your literature review (resources regarding APA 7th edition referencing style and document formatting are available on the Blackboard site for the course), and your report should be fully referenced both in-text and in a reference list.
Artificial Intelligence:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submission through Turnitin on Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Weekly Quizzes
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
7/08/2024 - 23/10/2024
Wednesday, weekly (open for 24 hours), except for EKKA public holiday on August 14 (week 4). In this week (week 4), the quiz will be held on a Tuesday.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
There will be weekly online quizzes commencing from Week 3 lecture.
Artificial Intelligence:
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Your new quiz date and time will be determined by the course coordinator and communicated to you via your UQ student email account.
Late submission
Exams submitted after the end of the submission time will incur a late penalty.
Reflective essay (Personal narrative)
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Reflection
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
25/10/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
This assessment task is a personal narrative (reflective essay) based on course content (lectures, tutorials, readings, and personal experiences). Students will be required to reflect on their own personal experiences in sport or exercise, and how they relate to aspects of the course content (e.g., theories, models, findings in the literature).
Further guidance will be given via lectures, tutorials, and Blackboard regarding how you might go about constructing your narrative. Students will choose from a list of areas covered in course lectures to focus on in their essay (different from those for the critique of literature), which will be provided in tutorials and on Blackboard. Tutorial attendance is vital to ensure you have the necessary skills and information to write your personal narrative.
1500 words (excluding reference list)
You will be required to use APA 7th edition format for your literature review (resources regarding APA 7th edition referencing style and document formatting are available on the Blackboard site for the course), and your report should be fully referenced both in-text and in a reference list.
Artificial Intelligence:
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Submission guidelines
Submission through Turnitin on Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy most or all of the basic requirements of the course |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy some of the basic requirements of the course. Clear deficiencies in performance, but evidence that some basic requirements have been met |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Fails to satisfy all basic requirement for pass but is close to satisfactory overall and has compensating strengths in some aspects |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Satisfies all of the basic learning requirements for the course, such as knowledge of fundamental concepts and performance of basic skills; demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in the course |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates ability to use and apply fundamental concepts and skills of the course, going beyond mere replication of content knowledge or skill to show understanding of key ideas, awareness of their relevance, some use of analytical skills, and some originality or insight |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of deeper and subtler aspects of the course, such as ability to identify and debate critical issues or problems, ability to solve non-routine problems, ability to adapt and apply ideas to new situations, and ability to invent and evaluate new ideas |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates imagination, originality or flair, based on proficiency in all the learning objectives for the course; work is interesting, surprising, exciting, challenging or erudite |
Additional course grading information
A final percentage mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g. 64.50 and above will be rounded to 65 and 64.49 and below will be rounded down to 64.)
Please access the profile from Learn.UQ or mySI-net to access marking criteria held in this profile.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
ASSIGNMNENT SUBMISSION
When submitting an assignment, remember to include a cover sheet, for example -
- Assessment Task: Essay
- Course Title: Psychology of Sport, Physical Activity, and Health
- Course Code: PSYC2000
- Student Name: Cliff Mallett
- Student Number: 4xxxxxxxx
- Tutor Group: T01
If students experience difficulties submitting assessment tasks, they should (by the due date/time):
- Email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Administrator. For contact details refer to section 3 of the course profile.
- Include a screenshot of the error message.
What is TurnitIn?
Turnitin is an electronic assignment submission tool. The tool provides your Course Coordinator with:
- a record of the exact submission time of an assignment
- an originality report indicating the percentage of your work that is an exact match of existing materials within the Turnitin database.
Instructions on how to submit an assignment using Turnitin are located on the UQ Library websiteﾠSubmit your Turnitin assignment - Library Guide
Note:
When submitting, to check that you have chosen the correct file on theﾠPreview Submissionﾠpage and click on theﾠSubmit to Turnitinﾠbutton. ﾠ
Remember to download yourﾠdigital receiptﾠin yourﾠAssignment inboxﾠto confirm successful submission.
If a submission cannot be successfully completed, email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Administrator. For contact details refer to section 3 of the course profile.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
There is no set text for this course but there are a number of readings. These readings will be examined in the weekly quizzes in addition to the lecture content.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Workshop |
Introduction to Psychology of Sport, Physical Activity, and Health Introduction to course. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Workshop |
Personality: Knowing self and others Understanding behaviour: A multi-layered understanding of a person Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Workshop |
Motivation: Why we do what we do Self-Determination theory: Theory to practice - Application to coaching, teaching, rehabilitation, and exercise settings Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Workshop |
Emotions in Performative Settings: Self-Regulation Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Workshop |
Team Dynamics: Performance and Well-Being Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Workshop |
Nurturing Talent Critique of Athlete Development Models Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Workshop |
Exercise Adherence Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Workshop |
Exercise and Well-Being Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Workshop |
Vertical Leadership: Leading from the front Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Workshop |
Leading from within Leadership: Psychology of 'we' and the Social Identity Approach (SIA) to leadership Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Workshop |
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Workshop |
Applied Sport/Performance Psychology Lessons from the field - working as a sport/performance psychologist |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.