Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
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Learning Outcomes:
1
Understands the benefits of exercise and physical activity;
2
Explain how to participate in exercise and physical activity;
3
Learn about growth, development and quality of life;
4
Learns the relationship between physical activity and fitness;
5
Establishes the relationship between physical activity and cognitive function;
6
Learns the effects of physical activity on sleep;
7
Learns the effects of physical activity on stress, anxiety and pain;
8
Explain the relationship between physical activity and psychological fitness;
9
Analyze the relationship between physical activity and psychological fitness;
10
Explain the relation between Body Image and Exercise.;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
1
Introduction to exercise psychology
2
Physical activity epidemiology
3
Physical activity epidemiology research
4
Theories of exercise psychology
5
Exercise behavior models and theories 1
6
Exercise behavior models and theories 2
7
Personality and exercise
8
Self-concept, self-esteem and exercise
9
Exercise, stress and anxiety
10
Exercise and emotional well-being
11
Healthy lifestyle and exercise
12
Body image and exercise
13
The psychological effects of exercise
14
Student presentations
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
Biddle, S. & Mutrie, N. (1991). Psychology of Physical Activity and Exercise. London: Springer - Verlag. Hagger, M. & Chatzisarantis, N. (2005). The Social Psychology of Exercise and Sport. Glasgow: Mc Graw Hill Company Leith, L. M. (1994). Foundations of Exercise and Mental Health. Morgantown: Fitness Information Technology. Buckworth, J. & Dishman, R. K. (2002). Exercise Psychology. Illinois Champaign: Human Kinetics.
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
1
30
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total
3
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
60
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
40
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
Information
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
3
42
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
Homeworks, Performances
1
Projects
Field Studies
Midtermexams
1
Others
Final Exams
1
Total WorkLoad
Total workload/ 30 hr
ECTS Credit of the Course
26
CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS