SSCI405-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Psychology of Sport and Exercise

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

This course addresses contemporary understanding of the intersection between psychology, sport, exercise and science. Psychological aspects of sport performance and exercise behaviour will be examined, and the relationship between sport/exercise and human wellbeing evaluated. Key theoretical, methodological, and applied issues relevant to understanding and enhancing performance, participation, and wellbeing in sport and exercise settings will be critically evaluated.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate contemporary research in the psychology of sport and exercise.
2. Appraise psychological theories and methods in terms of explaining and enhancing sport and exercise behaviour.
3. Evaluate scientific, social, and ethical issues in sport and exercise psychology.
4. Effectively communicate analyses of issues in sport and exercise psychology.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of Associate Dean - Academic

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 09:00 - 12:00 Beatrice Tinsley 112
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Course Coordinator

Brad Miles

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Critical Reflections 07 Sep 2026 30% A series of three, short, critical reflections on selected topics form the first half of the course. Learning outcomes 1-4
Presentation 25% In-class presentation. Learning outcomes 1-4 Due 18th and 25th September
Review Assignment 19 Oct 2026 45% Written assignment. Learning outcomes 1-3

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $2,572.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Minimum enrolments

This course will not be offered if fewer than 9 people apply to enrol.

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

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