James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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SP2207 - Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Prerequisites: | (PY1101 OR ED1481), SP1011, (SP1003 OR ED1421 OR PY1106) |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences |
Subject Description
- This subject will cover and explore topics relevant to performance in sport and exercise. These topics may include: motivation, arousal, stress and anxiety with sport and exercise performance; sport and exercise behavioural skills training; communication and positive psychology and behavioural determinants of physical activity.
Learning Outcomes
- identify and implement appropriate behavioural theories, measures and strategies to enhance engagement in sport and exercise settings
- identify the relationships between exercise, physical activity and sport, and mental health
- identify the role of psychosocial behaviour within human behaviour
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Participation > Class participation - Individual
Note that 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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; participate in at least 80% of scheduled workshops.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: SP3007
Availabilities
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Teneale McGuckin |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Fiona Barnett Assoc. Professor Joann Lukins DR Teneale McGuckin |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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