Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
4503SPRT-SEP-PAR
Aims
The module aims to introduce the students to basic principles of sport psychology and enable them to understand and recognise how these principles can inform the practice of coaches and leaders in the delivery of sport. The module will also focus on introducing students to the basics of research techniques used in sport psychology.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Analyse the relationship between personality and sport and exercise.
2.
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental theories and concepts in sport and exercise psychology.
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of how sport and exercise psychology can inform the practice of sport psychologists, coaches, teachers and sport leaders.
4.
Demonstrate an understanding of welfare needs and how to manage behaviours positively.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Introduction to Sport Psychology:
• History and current perceptions of sport psychology
• Approaches to sport psychology
• The role of the sport psychologist
Personality and sports performance:
• Personality differences ‘are champions born or made’
• Personality and sport research
• The relationship with psychometric testing
Group dynamics:
• The self in groups
• Developed a shared vision
• Group cohesion in sport and exercise: past, present and future
Theories of leadership:
• Effective leadership vs destructive leadership
• Leadership styles and group preferences
• Understanding the coach-athlete relationship
Competitive stress, anxiety and arousal:
• Stress, burnout and coping in sport
• The effect of state and trait anxiety on performance
• Arousal levels for optimal performance
Motivation in Sport and Exercise:
• Contemporary theories, new directions and interpretations
• Motivational gains in sport and exercise settings
• Parental support in youth sport and optimising the motivational climate
Additional Information:None.