PSY-20070 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

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Aims

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/psy-20070/lists
1: Research Report weighted 60%
Laboratory Report
You are required to produce a written laboratory report (1500-words) that includes a literature review, methodology, and results section. The report will investigate the impact of different practice schedules on the learning of a simple motor task. You will collect data during scheduled teaching sessions, which will form the basis of your results section. Therefore, attendance is important to complete this assessment effectively and ethically. Your report should: - Include a concise literature review that critically engages with academic research related to motor learning and practice scheduling. - Clearly outline the methodology used to conduct the practical investigation. - Present and describe the results obtained from the group data collection in a logical and accurate manner. - Interpret the findings with reference to relevant theory and evidence, while demonstrating your own understanding of motor learning principles. You may use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to support parts of your research process, such as generating search terms, summarising relevant articles, or organising your ideas. However: - All content must be written in your own words. - AI must not be used to write your literature review, methods, or results sections directly. - Any use of AI tools should be acknowledged in a short statement at the end of your report (maximum 100 words), outlining how they were used to support your process.

2: Group Assessment weighted 40%
Group presentation
In small groups (3–4 students), you will deliver a presentation on a topic from the field of sports and exercise psychology explored in this module, and apply it to a real-world athlete, team, or sporting context. Your presentation should include: - A clear description and explanation of the selected topic (e.g., motivation, confidence, anxiety, group cohesion, etc.). - A critical evaluation of relevant academic literature, including sources beyond those covered in taught content. - An applied analysis of how this topic influences performance (positively, negatively, or both) in your chosen athlete, team, or sport. - Each presenter should also include at least one slide reflecting on your individual contribution, how you approached the topic, and note any use of AI in your preparation. You are expected to demonstrate independent research, analytical thinking, and originality. Each presenter must speak for 5 minutes: - 15 minutes total for groups of 3 - 20 minutes total for groups of 4 - Each presenter will also be asked at least one follow-up question by the tutor at the end of the presentation.