HLPE2300 Foundations of Sport Psychology

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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.

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 and practical understanding of the psychology of participation and performance in sport.

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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

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Requisites information

Pre-requisites:

1 Admission into BSHPA-Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity
1a Admission into BLITTSPC-Bachelor of Letters (Sports Performance Coaching)
1b Admission into BEXS-Bachelor of Exercise Science
1c Admission into BEXSMCEXP-Bachelor of Exercise Science, Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
2 Admission into BBSC-Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
2a Admission into BPS-Bachelor of Psychological Science
2b Admission into BPSY-Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
3 1 of PSYC1102, PSYC1201

Must Satisfy: (((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c)) or ((2 or 2a or 2b) and 3))

Handbook

Foundations of Sport Psychology

HLPE2300