LPSS1001 Advanced Knowledge of Exercise Psychology (5 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2023-2024

Description

Contents

This course covers links between physical activity, health and well-being outcomes; psychosocial determinants of physical activity from behavioral theories; and behavior change techniques – the building blocks of theory-based behavior change interventions.

Mode of Study

Independent reading, lectures with group discussions (18h), individual assignments and a learning diary.

Evaluation

Active participation in lectures and completion of homework assignments (50 %); Written exam (25%); Learning diary (25%)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

  • Understand the evidence linking physical activity with health and well-being outcomes;
  • Identify and describe major theories in exercise psychology and behavior change science;
  • Identify common behavior change techniques (BCTs) and give examples of how these can be implemented within behavior change interventions;
  • Describe the links between BCTs and behavioral theories.

Study materials

Hagger, M., Cameron, L., Hamilton, K., Hankonen, N., & Lintunen, T. (Eds.). (2020). The Handbook of Behavior Change (Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781108677318

Completion methods

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Advanced Knowledge of Exercise Psychology (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

Teaching