Course overview
To extend knowledge of health, exercise and sport psychology principles to determine the social, psychological and environmental factors that influence exercise and health behaviours, sport participation and human performance, and apply appropriate best-practice behavioural strategies and theories to advance individuals and groups in health, exercise, and sport settings.
- Psychological Foundations of Behaviour
- Theoretical Approaches to Behaviour Change
- Designing Behaviour Change Interventions
Course learning outcomes
- Explain psychological, social, and environmental determinants of physical activity, exercise and sport participation, and health behaviours.
- Explain the relationships between physical activity, sport and exercise, and psychological wellbeing.
- Apply behaviour change theories, techniques, and motivational communication strategies to support exercise participation and health behaviours.
- Design evidence-informed behaviour change interventions to promote physical activity, exercise, and health behaviour adherence.