James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

SP3010 - Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour 2

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Healthcare Sciences

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 positive psychology, emotional intelligence, team leadership, athlete motivation, team cohesion, mood and aggression in sport, children in sport, and coaching behaviour.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:SP3007ALLOW SP3007 TO BE CONCURRENT

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Coordinator: Dr Teneale McGuckin
Lecturers: Assoc. Professor Fiona Barnett, Dr Teneale McGuckin, Miss Kelly Sinclair, Dr Joann Lukins.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); presentations (30%); assignments (30%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 22-Mar-2018
    Coordinator: Dr Teneale McGuckin
    Lecturers: Assoc. Professor Fiona Barnett, Dr Teneale McGuckin, Miss Kelly Sinclair, Dr Joann Lukins.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); presentations (30%); assignments (30%).

      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.