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SPE206 - Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Exercise and Sport Science

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (EST200, HSC132, PSY150)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

In this unit students will gain an understanding of psychological factors that influence performance based on exemplary and contemporary practice. The emphasis will be on psychological processes and strategies that enhance individual, group and team performance and processes. The psychological impact of injury, disability and illness will be introduced, along with an overview of the benefits of physical activity and exercise on a range of participants, including mental health and well-being. Students will analyse psychological principles as they apply to physical self-enhancement. Attention will be given to coaching behaviours, practical strategies and how they can be implemented within the daily environment for sport and exercise participants.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply knowledge of the social determinants of health and examine its influence on health behaviours, physical activity, and sport.
2.	Critique tailored health, exercise, and performance advice and programs grounded in evidence-based strategies to foster positive mental health and wellbeing outcomes.
3.	Identify and analyse psychological factors and behavioural strategies that influence and predict an individual's participation and adherence exercise, sport and or physical activity through the critical assessment of various theoretical approaches.
4.	Identify and interpret suitable methods and tools to assess client's needs and monitor their progress
5.	Construct a detailed psychological skills training program relating to a sport, health or exercise environment.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Design a Performance Profile (5 minutes presentation)	10%	'1,4
2.	Online Quizzes (3 x 30 minutes)	20%	'1,2
3.	Group Presentation (5 minutes per student)	35%	'1,2,3,4,5
4.	Mind Map and presentation (minimum of 10 connecting concepts, 7 mins)	35%	'1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2025	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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