Psychology of Sport and Exercise (BSE208)

BSE208 Psychology of Sport and Exercise provides an introductory overview of the psychological theories and principles that influence participation and performance in sport and exercise contexts. Students will learn key concepts such as personality, motivation, feedback mechanisms, character development, exercise and well-being, exercise adherence, athletic injuries, and unhealthy behaviours. Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to apply evidence-based psychological strategies in various sport and exercise settings.

• Personality and sport.
• Approaches to motivation - three approaches to motivation.
• Achievement motivation - achievement motivation theories.
• Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation - Self-Determination Theory
• Feedback and reinforcement.
• Children and youth in sport.
• Character development.
• Exercise and psychological well-being.
• Exercise adherence.
• Athletic injuries and psychology.
• Addictive and unhealthy behaviours.
• Overtraining and burnout.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological theories and principles relevant to sport and exercise.
• Determine the key psychological needs of sport and exercise participants.
• Apply relevant psychological theories and principles to sport and exercise contexts.
• Develop strategies to enhance participant motivation in sport and exercise.
• Analyse the effects of sport and exercise on psychological well-being and other individual outcomes.
• Discuss the various factors and strategies for promoting positive behaviours and preventing negative behaviours in sport and exercise participants.