Exercise and Sport Psychology

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Examine the discipline of sport and exercise psychology and advocate its importance for sport and exercise participation and performance;
2. Apply sport and exercise psychology knowledge to the investigation and solution of problems;
3. Working collaboratively locate and apply appropriate psychological interventions to enhance participation, performance, growth and wellbeing;
4. Apply communication techniques that are appropriate to a range of contexts relevant to sport and exercise psychology and demonstrate written and oral communication skills; and
5. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.