| CODE | PHE3117 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Institute for Physical Education and Sport | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Success in sport is the result of several variables which also include self-control and mental strength. Sports performers are leaving no stone unturned to gain that extra edge to help them achieve success and as a result the application of psychology in sport is becoming increasingly prevalent. This study-unit will overview the key concepts, major empirical themes and the contribution to our understanding of sports performance and human behaviour. The primary objective is to facilitate the understanding of how psychological factors influence involvement and performance in sport settings. The study-unit content will be divided into a number of topics including: arousal, stress and anxiety, arousal regulation, concentration, imagery, dealing with injuries, burnout and overtraining, goal-setting, eating disorders and weight management in athletes, drug-abuse in sport, career improvement programmes, challenges faced by migrating athletes, case studies in sport. Practical sessions will also be held. Furthermore, a number of videos/dvd鈥檚 will be used to elaborate on certain concepts. This study-unit will also draw upon the students鈥� experiences of sport and exercise to help provide a specific frame of reference for the study of human behaviour in sports. Study-Unit Aims: This study-unit aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and understanding in selected areas of sport and exercise psychology. It will also seek to provide students with the skill/competencies necessary to introduce psychological skills training in their coaching programmes. These skills may also be used in other areas of the students' life. The unit will, through case studies, bring about the opportunity for students to discuss the challenges facing athletes in sport today. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts which affect performance in sport; - Show an ability to think in theoretical terms and to critically evaluate psychology theory and research findings relevant to sport psychology; - Apply theoretical perspectives from sport psychology in real world contexts. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Apply mental skills in their everyday life; - Enhance athletes performance through the use of mental skills; - Help athletes learn how to apply mental skills in their everyday life; - Demonstrate better psychological characteristics and coping skills in their life. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Weinberg R. and Gould D. (2018). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology 7th Edition with Web Study Guide. Human Kinetics. - Nesti, M. (2010) Psychology in Football. Working with Elite and Professional Players. Routledge. - Hanrahan S.J. and Andersen M.B. (Eds. 2012). Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology. A Comprehensive Guide for students and Practitioners. Routledge. - Williams, J.M. (Ed.) (2010) Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Study-unit: PHE1124 | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Adele Muscat |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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