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

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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Teaching (4 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

Teaching

x

Exam (4 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

Teaching