Psychology of Exercise and Wellbeing (C8849)
Psychology of Exercise and Wellbeing
Module C8849
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Full Module Description
This module explores the links between exercise and wellbeing. Throughout the module, we cover the theoretical basis and practical complications of exercise interventions, drawing on health psychology and behaviour change research. We explore how we can promote exercise engagement, and promote wellbeing and mental health in exercise contexts. We also consider how to design inclusive exercise interventions, exploring barriers and benefits specific to marginalised or minority groups. The module is grounded in the real world via pre-session activities such as using and reflecting on a mobile phone fitness app or evaluating guidance from sports’ governing bodies around women’s participation.
Module Outline
This module explores the links between exercise and wellbeing. Throughout the module, we cover the theoretical basis and practical complications of exercise interventions, drawing on health psychology and behaviour change research. We explore how we can promote exercise engagement, and promote wellbeing and mental health in exercise contexts. We also consider how to design inclusive exercise interventions, exploring barriers and benefits specific to marginalised or minority groups. The module is grounded in the real world via pre-session activities such as using and reflecting on a mobile phone fitness app or evaluating guidance from sports’ governing bodies around women’s participation.
Module learning outcomes
Critically evaluate theories, evidence and interventions from exercise psychology
Apply theories and evidence from exercise psychology to real world situations, deploying established modes of enquiry
Communicate psychological evidence and theory relating to exercise to a broader audience
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 10.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T2 Week 11 | 100.00% |
| Report (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 90.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00001001010 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11110110101 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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