Coursework 2 (50%): 3500 Word Critical Review

Learning outcomes assessed

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the key psychology components including individual and group processes.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of previous research focused on the key concepts and interventions in sport and exercise psychology

Graduate attributes developed

Academic literacy, Research literacy, Active citizenship, Digital and information literacy, Critical self-awareness and personal literacy

Assignment task

Undertake a critical evaluation of 3 published peer reviewed articles in relation to one selected sub-discipline:

Note: there should be at least one qualitative and one quantitative article

Make direct and comprehensive reference to primary research sources within applied sports psychology throughout.

See Moodie for specific rubric

Topic selected is broadly introduced with key terms defined, the importance of the topic discussed and the connection between the research papers concisely outlined.
The author, article title, publishing journal, year of publication, sport context and participant ability level details, where required, are explicitly specified.
The premise, design, findings and outcomes of each paper are logically and appropriately presented, discussed, analysed, evaluated and cross-referenced. A table is produced to provide an overview of the critique.
The strengths and weaknesses are noted and referenced where necessary.
Discussion section – should show critique of the concepts themselves (i.e. further than just the Methods), overall practical implications, future research and cross-referencing between the 3 studies. This will be the section where you can show your ability to synthesise the critique and outcomes of the 3 studies.
A concluding overview summarises what is currently known and the implications for future practice are stated.

Learning Resources

No. of Pages: 20