Exercise Psychology
| Title | Ψυχολογία ασκουμένου / Exercise Psychology |
| Code | ΓΚ5100 |
| Faculty | Physical Education and Sport Science |
| School | Physical Education and Sport Science (Serres) |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 260000614 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science in Serres (2014)
Registered students: 21
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Theoretical Elective | Winter/Spring | - | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
|
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600292923
|
| Section | Instructors |
|---|---|
| 1. Τμήμα Ενεργών φοιτητών | Symeon Vlachopoulos |
| 2. ΦΟΙΤΗΤΕΣ ΠΑΛΑΙΟΤΕΡΩΝ ΕΤΩΝ (μόνο για εξετάσεις) | Symeon Vlachopoulos |
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600292923
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module students should be able to:
(a) explain the peculiarities of exercise participants' psychology
(b) describe basic psychological theories and interventions in the area of exercise psychology
(c) interpret the psychological factors related to exercise participants' motivation for exercise adherence
(d) devise strategies to achieve exercise participants' improved psychology aiming to maximise exercise adherence
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to exercise psychology
Self-esteem and exercise participation
The theories of reasoned action and planned behavior in exercise
Self-efficacy theory in exercise
Protection motivation theory and health action process approach in exercise
Intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and flow in exercise
The transtheoretical model in exercise
Older individuals and motives to exercise
Psychology of women and children in exercise and physical activity
The psychology of participation and achievement goals in outdoors physical activity
Personality and exercise behavior
Keywords
exercise psychology, exercise motivation, attitude toward exercise participation
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 26 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 26 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 78 | 3 |
Student Assessment
Description
Oral presentation using powerpoint (20%)
Written exams (80%)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Θεοδωράκης, Γ. (2017). Άσκηση, ψυχική υγεία και ποιότητα ζωής. Θεσσαλονίκη: Αφοι Κυριακίδη.
Last Update
29-06-2025
