Kinesiology Module #5

Modules: Topics

- Module #1 Kinesiology Overview
- Module #2 Physical Activity Epidemiology
- Module #3 Motor Learning & Control
- Module #4 Biomechanics
- Module #5 Exercise Psychology
- Module #6 Exercise Physiology
- Module #7Health and Wellness
- Module #8 Teaching
- Module #9 Therapeutic Exercise
- Module #10 Athletic Training (AT) and Sports Medicine
- Module #11 Coaching Sport and Fitness
- Module #12 Physical Activity for All
- Module #13 Research in Kinesiology
- Module #14 Career Preparation

Module #5: Exercise Psychology

This unit discusses the psychology of physical activity in relation to the specific areas of sport and exercise. Sport psychology and exercise psychology have developed into two distinct areas of study in the physical activity field. Exercise psychology is devoted to the study of the psychological aspects of fitness, exercise, health, and wellness. In contrast sport psychology focuses more on the psychological aspects of competitive sport participation. Both aspects are covered in the chapter reading. Exercise psychology also deals with the psychophysiology and psychobiology associated with exercise. Researchers are investigating the underlying physiologic mechanisms in the brain that are influenced by exercise and sport. All students who graduate from the Dept. of Kinesiology take at least one required class in Exercise Psychology as part of the core offerings in our degree programs.

Required Reading:

Chapter 9 in the textbook

Required Web Activities:

Explore Topics of study in this field

Read about these psychological techniques

Learn about the goals of this field

Read about current research issues in this field

Listen to a professional in this field

Additional Study Resources:

Visit the web activities resource site for your textbook and work on the activities provided for this chapter. These are VERY helpful tools to help prepare for your exam and assist in your understanding of the material.

Learning Objectives

Students will show that they know this information by successfully passing exam #2

What are the major topics of study in this field?

What are some of the main concepts that are important to this field?

What current issues are being explored by professionals in this field?

How can this discipline contribute to a positive impact on society?

Students will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge through an application assignment

Assignments

Be sure you have read all the assigned material and reviewed the web resources for module before starting the assignment. Students are strongly encouraged to use all supplemental readings, web sites, and learning activities. Once you have completed the assignment, please submit to the designated drop box in Learn@UW This assignment is due Monday July 13th

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