Course overview
The aim of this course is to apply knowledge of nutrition and physical activity to exercise, sport and health psychology. Personality; motivation; feedback and reinforcement; arousal, anxiety, and stress; health behaviour change and adherence; communication/motivational interviewing; group dynamics and social influence; exercise/diet and psychological well-being; addictive and unhealthy behaviours in relation to exercise participation and nutrition behaviours; mental skills in relation to behaviour change; social, psychological, and environmental factors; identification and application of best practice behavioural strategies and theories.
Course learning outcomes
- Critically analyse environmental, social and psychological factors that influence sport, exercise and physical activity participation and healthy eating.
- Discuss how exercise and healthy eating influences psychological aspects of the individuals involved.
- Critically analyse health and exercise psychology related knowledge and skills for professional roles related to exercise science and nutrition.
- Critically appraise behaviour change theories and strategies in the nutrition and exercise context.
Degree list
The following degrees include this course