Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

5464SSLN-SEP-CTY

Aims

This level 5 module builds on the foundations introduced in level four by supporting student’s ability to correctly apply sport psychology concepts in line with performer’s outcome goals.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate the relationship between psychological theories such as motivation, stress and anxiety and their effects on performance.
2.
Illustrate how theories of skill acquisition and cognitive development can be used to understand motor development.
3.
Apply a variety of psychological methods of assessment to both coaches and athletes and diagnose potential performance issues.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:• The relationship between psychology and skill development. • How stress affects performance. • The psychology of eating and exercise behaviours. • Theories of motivation and how they apply to a wide range of people, athletes and coaches. • Methods in sport psychology.
Module Overview:
This module builds on the foundations on previous modules by supporting your ability to correctly apply sport psychology concepts in line with a performer's outcome goals.
Additional Information:This level 5 module builds on the foundations introduced in level four by supporting student’s ability to correctly apply sport psychology concepts in line with performer’s outcome goals.

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