SP3010 - Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour 2

Credit points:	03
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Institute of Sport & Exercise Science

This subject provides students with an advanced understanding of the dynamics of sport and exercise behaviour. Emphasis is given to the key research topics undertaken within the field of human behaviour in sport and exercise. Students will critically appraise current literature in order to develop greater understanding of the role of research in sport and exercise science. Subject content will include team leadership, athlete motivation, team cohesion, decision-making in sport, agression in sport, children in sport, coaching behaviour and behavioural detreminants of athletic injury.

Learning Outcomes

• develop advanced skills in the critical analysis and evaluation of sport and exercise science research;
• gain an understanding of the dynamics of human behaviour in sport and exercise using a variety of theoretical approaches and research methods.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams.

Prerequisites:

SP3007SP3007 NEEDS TO BE CONCURRENT

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 04-Apr-2008
Coordinator:	jc164251, Miss Rebecca Sealey
Contact hours:	12 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 12 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	presentations (40%); assignments (60%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 04-Apr-2008
Coordinator:	jc164251, Miss Rebecca Sealey
Contact hours:	12 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 12 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	presentations (40%); assignments (60%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.