2012
Who is this for?
Exercise professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the psychology of exercise to develop a more client-focussed approach to training.
Overview
Participants explore psychological issues in the physical exercise environment. Using a variety of research and theories, they develop a deeper understanding of the psychological barriers to exercise and clients’ initiation, satisfaction and adherence. It examines the impact of exercise on stress, depression, and self-esteem and negative consequences of exercise, including muscle dysmorphia and addiction. This knowledge can be applied to practical settings, within professional limitations.
Benefits
Psychological input is an increasingly important part of the work exercise professionals put into their clients. Understanding psychological determinants and barriers to exercise enhances organisational health and fitness services and increases individual career opportunities.
Delivery
Distance learning materials include directed reading, online lectures, literature searches, comprehension exercises, practical and/or online activities, blogs and discussion boards.
It can be studied at the student's own pace over one academic session. Tutor-directed activities are interspersed with self-directed study.
Assessment
Assessment is through a two-part online test, assessing participants’ understanding of the areas covered through multiple choice and short answer questions. Part will require participants to respond to a hypothetical situation, allowing them to demonstrate professional skills and dissemination of information to clients.
Key details
Unit Code: PDU025
Expected study time: 50 hours, including 10 hours of ‘virtual’ contact time - online lectures and tutorials, structured learning tasks, interspersed with self-directed study.
Duration: To suit customer requirements.
Location: Online
Credit points: 5
FHEQ level: 4
Prerequisites: REPs L2 qualification or equivalent.
Cost: Please contact us.
Contact details
FBSE Solent Enterprise Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)23 8031 9800
Email: bpd.sec@solent.ac.uk|