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PSY-30182 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 17 March 2026

PSY-30182 - The Psychology of Physical Activity and Health
Coordinator: Nicola Marsh Room: N/A Tel: +44 1782 7 33317
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733736

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

Physical activity and exercise are crucial for our health and this module will explore reasons why people do or do not engage in physical activity and exercise. In this module you'll be introduced to models around inactivity and how to encourage positive behaviour changes around exercise. You will also be able to develop interventions and examine how Sport and Exercise Psychologists can support and encourage individuals to engage in and benefit from physical activity and exercise.

Aims
This module aims to introduce students to relationships between exercise/physical activity and health. Students will develop an understanding of current issues in health and exercise psychology and be able to identify factors that could effect physical activity across different populations.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe psychological determinants and outcomes of physical activity and physical inactivity: 1,2
describe the relationship between physical activity and physical health, mental health, wellbeing and quality of life: 1,2
develop and evaluate psychological interventions around physical activity and health: 2

Study hours

Scheduled teaching - 22 hours (11x 2hour sessions)
Asynchronous learning - 11 hours (11 x 1hour)
Independent learning & assessments - 117 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Assignment weighted 30%
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2: Report weighted 70%
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Last Updated: 17 March 2026