PSY8075 : Social and Interpersonal Processes in Sport and Exercise
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Max Stone
- Lecturer: Dr Adam Coussens
- Owning School: Psychology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the key social and interpersonal processes associated with sport and exercise participation. Students will demonstrate a critical awareness of theories and research pertaining to social psychology and the application of this theory and research to practice. Students will learn about key social and interpersonal processes such as leadership, group dynamics, social evaluation and motivational climate which will be applied across sport and exercise contexts. Student learning will occur via debates, practical activities and applied case studies to scaffold understanding, problem-solving and application.
Outline Of Syllabus
Topics will be focused on examining the social and interpersonal processes associated with participating in sport and exercise settings, including but not limited to:
Leadership
Group Dynamics
Impression management
Coach-athlete relationships
Social evaluation and audience influence
Social relationships
Parental involvement
Motivational climate
Social support
Dyadic coping
Autonomy supportive coaching
Interpersonal emotional regulation
Team mental models
Psychological safety
Culture
Organisational stress
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 54:00 | 54:00 | Assessment preparation for assessment 1 and 2 |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Workshop preparation, quizzes, discussion boards, and other applied tasks |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 105:00 | 105:00 | Self-directed learning and further reading |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Present in person assessment related practical's |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | Present in person interactive workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Assessment Preparation for assessment 1 |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
In the workshops, students will work in small groups to discuss and debate various aspects of social and interpersonal processes which will be informed by relevant theory, empirical research and real world case studies. Discussion in workshops will encourage students to critically reflect on content as well as develop the skills and confidence required to successfully complete the assessments. Practical sessions will offer the students the opportunity to trial their chosen team building intervention and receive formative feedback from the tutor on their efforts.
The module will also afford students the opportunity for formative practice and feedback. Discussions will take place in workshops, practical’s and during active learning exercises enabling students to gain verbal feedback from both the module leader, lecturers, as well as their peers, concerning their theoretical knowledge and understanding of core concepts and communication skills (Intended Knowledge Outcome 1, 2, & 3; Intended Skill Outcome 1, 2, 3, & 4).
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observ of prof pract | 30 | 1 | M | 30 | Present in person delivery of a 30 minute practical workshop in groups of 3 |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof skill assessmnt | 1 | A | 70 | Present in person individual presentation (10 mins + 5 mins of questions) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Observation of Professional Practice: Students will deliver a 30 minute practical workshop (groups of 3) based on an evidence informed team building exercise to promote or reduce a social or interpersonal issue of their choice.
Professional Skills Assessment: An individual presentation (10 mins + 5 mins of questions) in the format of ‘a pint of science’ designed to give an overview of a social or interpersonal issue to a coach, parent or organisation.
The module assessments comprise two components. The first component (30%) is a practical workshop (30 mins) which will allow the students to design and implement a team building exercise (15 mins) to provide a solution to analyse contemporary social and interpersonal theory and research, present this information appropriately, and develop relevant interventions to improve sport and exercise related outcomes. The second component (70%) requires the student to complete an individual presentation which will take the format of 'a pint of science'. This should be aimed to engage and educate a coach, parent or organisation about an area related to facilitating positive social or interpersonal processes in a sport or exercise context.
Both assessments are to be completed present in person.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PSY8075's Timetable