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SR3024: SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY (2026-2027)

Last modified: 01 Oct 2026 12:47


Course Overview

This course aims to develop an understanding of the psychology of sport and exercise. Current theories, research and practices will be presented as the framework within which this subject area continues to develop. In addition, approaches to improve health and well-being will be studied. Students will learn key theories about behaviour and behaviour change, including behaviour change techniques, and try them out to improve their own health and well-being.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Jenny Gregory

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme
  • One of Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4 or Programme Level 5
  • Psychology (PS)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course will:

  • develop an understanding of the psychology sport and exercise;
  • look at psychological factors likely to affect individuals and their performance in the sporting environment;
  • develop psychological approaches to improve sports performance and well-being through key theories on behaviour and behaviour change; and
  • provide research driven insights and strategies designed to benefit professionals and participants within the health, sport and exercise community.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

Poster Presentation

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 15
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualAnalyseStudents will be able to discuss the major theories and practices in Sport Psychology.

Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 70
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralUnderstandStudents will understand how a sports psychologist interacts with their clients and applies their learning.

Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 15
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Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralUnderstandStudents will understand how a sports psychologist interacts with their clients and applies their learning.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Resubmission of failed elements(s)

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 70
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralUnderstandStudents will understand how a sports psychologist interacts with their clients and applies their learning.
ConceptualAnalyseStudents will be able to discuss the major theories and practices in Sport Psychology.
 

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