Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
6502SPRT-SEP-PAR
6502SPRT-SEP_NS-PAR
Aims
This module will enable students to understand the role of applied sport psychology, the theoretical approaches that inform protocols and the different models of performer assessment and intervention design. The module aims to promote independent study and the ability to critically evaluate research findings from contemporary literature and their application to a sports coaching setting.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate a range of Psychological Skills Training techniques utilised by applied sport psychologists.
2.
Apply intervention techniques for individual or team performance enhancement.
3.
Critically analyse issues in sports psychology, from team or an individual setting.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The role of applied sport psychology:
• History, Training and professional development
Theoretical approaches:
• Cognitive behavioural therapies
• The humanistic centred approach
• Psychodynamic models of therapy
Performer assessment:
• Individual and group observations
• Psychological assessments: projective techniques
• Psychological assessments: objective/ self-report measures
Mental skills:
• Imagery
• Goal setting
• Positive self-talk
• Pre-performance routines
• Relaxation techniques
Working with specific populations:
• Children
• Professional athletes
• Teams vs individual athletes
Designing sports psychology intervention programs:
• Attending and listening
• Working with reluctant clients
• Ethical practices in sports psychology
• The importance of good record keeping
• Exit strategy – more than saying goodbye
Additional Information:None.