Course overview
The aim of this course is to extend knowledge in human movement and health science into the area of health, exercise and sports psychology in order to determine the social, psychological and environmental factors that influence exercise behaviour, sport participation and human performance, as well as other health behaviours, and identify and apply individualised and appropriate best-practice behavioural strategies and theories in working with individuals in health, exercise, and sport domains. Introduction to health, exercise and sport psychology; personality; motivation; arousal and anxiety; physical activity and psychological well-being; health behaviour adherence; behaviour change theories; motivational interviewing; behaviour change techniques and mental skills.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe psychological, environmental and social factors that influence sport, exercise and physical activity participation, adherence and performance, as well as other behavioural aspects of health.
- Discuss how participation in sport, exercise and physical activity influences psychological aspects of the individuals involved.
- Apply health, exercise and sport psychology related knowledge and skills for professional roles related to human movement, exercise and sports science, and other health professions.
- Apply behaviour change theories and strategies in the health, exercise and sport context.
- Design individualized behavioural interventions in the health, exercise and sport context.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 54965
Section LE01
Size 170
Available 102
Notes:
Class number 54966
Section TU01
Size 23
Available 20
Class number 54967
Section TU02
Size 23
Available 16
Class number 54968
Section TU03
Size 23
Available 11
Class number 54969
Section TU04
Size 23
Available 15
Class number 54970
Section TU05
Size 23
Available 13
Class number 54971
Section TU06
Size 23
Available 9
Class number 54972
Section TU07
Size 23
Available 15
Class number 54973
Section TU08
Size 23
Available 17
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