SPM 4012BED
SPM 4012BED |
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Athletic Development: a Psychological Perspective |
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Course Coordinator:
Au Shu Wan, BSSc (Hons) (THEi of HK); MBA (UCAM, Spain)
Aims
The course aims to develop students' understanding of the psychological factors that influence athletic development. Students will be equipped with a knowledge and understanding of the environmental and personal psychological characteristics that influence development paths, such as family, coaches, career transition, leadership and theoretical influences. Through practical sessions and case studies, students will understand different research approaches and instruments used in applied psychology specific to athletic development, and gain the ability to reflect on and apply psychological evidence to coaching behaviour.
Contents
The course covers the following topics:
Learning support
There will be eight two-hour online lectures, 32 one-hour online surgeries and four six-hour compulsory in-person day schools.
The dates for the compulsory in-person day school(s) are as follows:
| Session | Date |
| 1 | 21 September or 22 September 2024 (Saturday or Sunday) |
| 2 | 9 November or 10 November 2024 (Saturday or Sunday) |
| 3 | 8 February or 9 February 2025 (Saturday or Sunday) |
| 4 | 1 March or 2 March 2025 (Saturday or Sunday) |
The timetable displayed above is provisional and is subject to change without prior notice. You should check the confirmed timetable via MyHKMU of the HKMU website (Current Students) before the term starts.
Assessment
There are three assignments, four application-based assessments and one examination. Assignments should be prepared with Microsoft Word, and submitted to Turnitin for plagiarism checking via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).
Equipment
Students will need access to a personal computer with an Internet connection.
Set book(s)
Online study materials will be provided.
