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Master's of Exercise and Sportive Performance without Thesis

SPS519

ADVANCED TOPICS IN EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code
SPS519
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the basic concepts and models of exercise behavior
  2. Acquire the knowledge about the literature of exercise psychology
  3. Acquire knowledge about new trends in exercise psychology
  4. Present a paper related with exercise psychology
  5. Review scientific papers critically
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe course includes seminars on psychological aspects of physical activity and exercise from applied and theoretical perspective and literature discussion on it.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Focus and scope of exercise psychology Theories and Model of Exercise Behavior
2nd Week Focus and scope of exercise psychology Theories and Model of Exercise Behavior
3rd Week Focus and scope of exercise psychology Theories and Model of Exercise Behavior
4th Week Exercise Adherence Motivational determinant of exercise behaviour, Strategies for enhancing adherence
5th Week Exercise Adherence Motivational determinant of exercise behaviour, Strategies for enhancing adherence
6th Week Exercise and Psychological Well-being
7th Week Mechanism of Psychological changes via exercise
8th Week Exercise and Psychological Well-being
9th Week Mechanism of Psychological changes via exercise
10th Week Negative behaviors and physical activity
11th Week Promoting physical activity involvement
12th Week Reading and Discussion on Exercise Psychology Literature
13th Week Free Topics (30 minute presentations)
14th Week Develop and Conduct Research Projects
Recommended or Required ReadingBiddle, S. & Mutrie, N. (1991). Psychology of Physical Activity and Exercise. London: Springer - Verlag.
Hagger, M. & Chatzisarantis, N. (2005). The Social Psychology of Exercise and Sport. Glasgow: Mc Graw Hill Company
Leith, L. M. (1994). Foundations of Exercise and Mental Health. Morgantown: Fitness Information Technology.
Buckworth, J. & Dishman, R. K. (2002). Exercise Psychology. Illinois Champaign: Human Kinetics.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 50
Project 1 20
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 3 6 18
Preparation for Quiz 2 10 20
Individual or group work 2 10 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 4 4
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework 4 16 64
Total Work Load184
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.13
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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