School Of PsychologyExercise PsychologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 100680.1
Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
100678 Introduction to Sport Psychology OR 101184 Psychology: Human Behaviour
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Pre-requisites will not apply to students enrolled in course codes 1630 Graduate Diploma in Psychological Studies and 1501 Graduate Diploma in Psychology. Enrolment in these awards requires graduate status; hence the students have demonstrated proficiency in tertiary studies. Each applicant in these awards is assessed individually and provided with an individual study sequence by the Course Advisor.
About this Unit
Exercise psychology is a topic of particular relevance to those working in health and fitness industries. Although it is the aim of the Australian Sports Commission to increase participation in physical activity amongst the general population, there remains only a small percentage that actually does exercise on a regular basis. As a result, there is a growing interest in exercise adherence, and the related development of the discipline of Exercise Psychology in its own right. Exercise Psychology involves the study of psychological processes and behaviours related to exercise participation. This unit will cover the range of age groups and special populations to which the study of Exercise Psychology pertains.