School Of PsychologySport and Exercise PsychologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101615.1
Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
It is expected that students have the knowledge and skills associated with the pre-requisite unit.
Equivalent Units
100678 - Introduction to Sport Psychology, 100680 - Exercise Psychology, 400322 - Sociological Aspects
Prerequisite
101614 Psychology and Health
About this Unit
In 2011 this unit replaced by 400980 - Sport and Exercise Psychology. Sport and Exercise Psychology is a topic of particular relevance to those working in the sport, health and fitness, and performance industry. The field of Sport and Exercise Psychology is primarily concerned with the study of the psychological factors which impact on the adoption of physical activity, the maintenance of physical activity, and the quality of sporting performance. This unit examines pertinent theory, research, and application in the field of Sport and Exercise Psychology.