XNB365 Applied Exercise and Sport Psychology
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| Unit code: | XNB365 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | XNB175 or XNB165 |
| Equivalent(s): | XNB375 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,456 |
| International unit fee | $4,932 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | XNB365 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | XNB175 or XNB165 |
| Equivalent: | XNB375 |
Overview
A key aspect of exercise and sport science is the role psychology plays in optimising performance levels. This unit explores the application of psychological principles underpinning sports performance and the common tasks and decision-making processes involved in the work of an exercise and sport psychologist. This unit builds upon the foundational first-year unit, XNB165 Exercise and Sport Psychology.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe psychological variables and how they influence exercise and sport performance
- Critically analyse and reflect upon diverse exercise and sports psychology case studies
- Design and communicate an evidence-based psychological intervention for improving exercise and sport performance across diverse individuals or populations
- Apply essential psychological, cultural safety and inclusivity concepts and principles when responding to case-based scenarios
Content
The topics covered in this unit have been developed to advance your understanding and application of psychological concepts in an exercise and sport context. Major topics include:
- Counselling and building relationships with athletes
- Ethical practice
- Assessment in sports and exercise psychology
- Therapeutic models to assist athletes with athletic performance
- Individual and Team-related issues in sport and exercise
- Enhancing performance through mental skills training
Learning Approaches
The unit adopts a blended-learning approach. Specific online content delivery will come in the form of weekly vodcasts and recorded lectures. An online community will also be established and will include a bulletin board of weekly questions, blogs, and an online resource share. Weekly face-to-face tutorials will also be conducted where you will engage in collaborative activity with peers and tutors.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessment will be spaced throughout the semester to provide the opportunity for feedback on your learning to that point. Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- Verbal and/or written feedback on each piece of formative and summative assessment during the semester
- Criteria sheet grading
- Generic comments back to the cohort via QUT Canvas
You are encouraged to communicate with the unit coordinator or unit tutor if you have any questions or concerns about the assessment items.
Assessment
Overview
Each assessment item is designed to gauge your knowledge and mastery of the various learning outcomes as well as professional relevant skills such as problem solving in range of exercise and sports settings and strategies for enacting culturally responsive, inclusive practice.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case Study Report
You are required to complete a case study report that involves either the pursuit of a self-reflective task or assumes the role of an exercise and sport psychologist in analysing and formulating an intervention program. You can choose your selected case study from a pool of topics such as motivation, goal-setting, personality, pre-game preparation, coping under pressure, confidence and resilience. The report should demonstrate your capacity to communicate the program to the target client in a culturally responsive manner.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details page for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Examination (written)
Centrally administered examination including a combination of multiple-choice response questions, derived from lectures, tutorials, and readings, and the evaluation of a sport psychology-based case study, including demonstration of a potential intervention program.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools is NOT authorised during this assessment. Unauthorised use may be treated as a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and appropriate penalties imposed.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Williams, J. M., & Krane, V. (2015). Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance. NY: McGraw Hill.
Risk Assessment Statement
There is no-out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.XN50 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Apply problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Case Study Report, Examination (written)
XN51 Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Apply problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Case Study Report, Examination (written) - Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
Relates to: Case Study Report
XN55 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
- Design and deliver advanced exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of contemporary sport, exercise and health contexts.
Relates to: Case Study Report, Examination (written) - Critically apply problem-solving, innovative thinking, and analytical reasoning to develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Case Study Report, Examination (written) - Communicate and collaborate effectively using a range of written, oral and digital formats to transfer complex knowledge to clients and sport and exercise professionals in an inclusive and culturally responsive manner.
Relates to: Case Study Report - Uphold the professional, legislative, and ethical standards of sport and exercise science expected of learner practitioners.
Relates to: Examination (written)