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Overview
To influence participation and performance in sport, sport coaches require a grounded understanding in sport psychology. This topic introduces students to the social-psychological and cognitive-behavioural factors which impact participation and performance expertise, with a particular focus on motivational climates and cognition. Drawing on empirical evidence, students will gain a theoretical … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to:
- Explore the social psychological research and theories that facilitates participation and performance in sport
- Introduce theoretical and empirical work on participation, performance and expertise in sport
- Examine the developmental aspects and learning conditions that allow individuals to maintain participation and reach expert levels of performance in sport
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Explain the importance and differentiate between several types of sporting activities and their contexts on participation and performance
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Illustrate how environmental factors shape participation, development and the motivational climate including social agents such as parents, coaches and peers.
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Adapt the topic content to propose practical applications of Sport Psychology for athletes, parents, coaches and sport providers
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