Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

4464SSLN-SEP-CTY

Aims

This module introduces students to the applied field of sport psychology. It will enable the student to understand all psychological issues that are pertinent to the field of sports coaching.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Illustrate the key principles of psychology and the relationship with sports coaching and athletic performance.
2.
Demonstrate knowledge of methods used to evaluate psychological characteristics of a performer.
3.
Apply psychological theory to support a mental skills package for a real life athlete.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:• Introduction to psychology and how it applies to coaching. • Introduction to psychology and how it applies to athletic performance. • Current psychological issues in real world athletes and coaches. • An introduction to theories of motivation. • An introduction to mental skills.
Module Overview:
This module introduces you to the applied field of sport psychology. It will enable you to understand all psychological issues that are pertinent to the field of sports coaching.
Additional Information:This module introduces students to the applied field of sport psychology. It will enable the student to understand all psychological issues that are pertinent to the field of sports coaching.

Assessments

Presentation