Group Dynamics in Sport

The Group Dynamics in Sport module (SPOR10048) advances knowledge and skills developed in previous psychology and sociology focussed modules. Students will explore the impact of group dynamics in sport and critically evaluate strategies to optimise the functioning of groups. The module will equip students with the theoretical knowledge and skills that are required to effectively optimise group functioning within sport contexts.

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

• Synthesise a variety of intra-individual and inter-individual processes which influence group functioning within a sport context
• Critically evaluate strategies which can be used to optimise group functioning within a sport context

This is an SCQF Level 10 module, and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 10 credits.

 

Delivery 

This module will last for 6 weeks and will run at Ayr and Lanarkshire campuses:

• Ayr: Thursday 10am to 12pm (Thursday 7th November to 12th December 2024)
• Lanarkshire: Friday 10am to 12pm (Friday 8th November to 13th December 2024)

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Harry Warburton.  

 

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk. 

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.  If you do not meet this criteria, please enquire here.