LPSV006 Applied Sport Psychology (3 cr)

Contents

The course introduces students to basic aspects of mental skills aimed at performance enhancement and well-being of athletes. It includes practical sessions on the development and assessment of a program incorporating fundamental psychological skills and techniques.

Mode of Study

Workshops (12 h), group and/or individual training, and assignments

Evaluation

Active participation, group and/or individual assignments

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• understand the theoretical background of mental skills involved in sports
• understand basic principles for an effective assessment of athletes’ mental skills
• know different techniques used to improve mental skills

Spring and/or Fall, depending on availability of PsyAct students to teach it

Weinberg, R.S. & Gould, D. (2010). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (573 pages).

Williams, J. (2010). Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance. New York: McGraw Hill (595 pages).