Module Description
This module will explore contemporary topics in sport psychology and focus on the link between research evidence and applied sport psychology practice. The module will provide you with an understanding of up-to-date research evidence across a number of topics including factors underpinning performance, psychological skills, and needs assessment techniques. You will develop your ability to critically evaluate the evidence-base in these topics through interactive seminars. You will gain an understanding of how this knowledge can inform applied sport psychology practice including the development interventions and sport psychological resources based on the application of scientific principles.
Aims
The aim of this module is to develop your ability to critically evaluate research evidence and your understanding of how this evidence can inform applied sport psychology practice.
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the topics in sport psychology.
2. Critically evaluate research articles.
3. Develop and present detailed evidence-based arguments.
4. Develop scientific resources to enhance psychological aspects of performance.
5. Coherently present ideas in written and oral form.
Syllabus
Seminars Topic(s)
1 Paper on - Psychological skills
2 Paper on - Exploring technology's role in sport psychology
3 Paper on - Improving attention and concentration
4 Paper on - Enhancing self- and collective efficacy
5 Paper on - Developing motivation with Achievement Goal Theory
6 Paper on - Psychological demands of different sports; Performance profiling
7 Paper on - Interviewing
8 Paper on - Observation; Questionnaires
9 Paper on - Designing and delivering interventions
10 Feedback session and writing expert statements
This module will explore contemporary topics in sport psychology and focus on the link between research evidence and applied sport psychology practice. The module will provide you with an understanding of up-to-date research evidence across a number of topics including factors underpinning performance, psychological skills, and needs assessment techniques. You will develop your ability to critically evaluate the evidence-base in these topics through interactive seminars. You will gain an understanding of how this knowledge can inform applied sport psychology practice including the development interventions and sport psychological resources based on the application of scientific principles.
Aims
The aim of this module is to develop your ability to critically evaluate research evidence and your understanding of how this evidence can inform applied sport psychology practice.
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the topics in sport psychology.
2. Critically evaluate research articles.
3. Develop and present detailed evidence-based arguments.
4. Develop scientific resources to enhance psychological aspects of performance.
5. Coherently present ideas in written and oral form.
Syllabus
Seminars Topic(s)
1 Paper on - Psychological skills
2 Paper on - Exploring technology's role in sport psychology
3 Paper on - Improving attention and concentration
4 Paper on - Enhancing self- and collective efficacy
5 Paper on - Developing motivation with Achievement Goal Theory
6 Paper on - Psychological demands of different sports; Performance profiling
7 Paper on - Interviewing
8 Paper on - Observation; Questionnaires
9 Paper on - Designing and delivering interventions
10 Feedback session and writing expert statements