LPSS020 Psychology of Coaching (4 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
Principles and theory of sport psychology with an emphasis on motivation, communication processes and mental skills training for performance enhancement.
Completion methods
Lecture 20 h, final project, assignments.
OR
Book Exam
Assessment details
a) Assignments (30%), final project (70%)
b) Book examination on agreed dates
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, student is able to
- identify and describe sport psychology principles and theory as applied to coaching
- identify major factors impacting coaching effectiveness
- apply sport psychology concepts
- identify and describe sport psychology principles and theory as applied to coaching
- identify major factors impacting coaching effectiveness
- apply sport psychology concepts
Additional information
2nd year Fall
Literature
- Horn, T. 2008. Advances in Sport Psychology. 3rd edition (499 pages)
- Hanrahan, S. & Andersen, M. 2010. Routledge handbook of applied sport psychology. (pp. 471-556)
Completion methods
Method 1
Select all marked parts
Method 2
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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