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:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

Content

Principles and theory of sport psychology with an emphasis on motivation, communication processes and mental skills training for performance enhancement.

Completion methods

Lectures 20 h and assignments.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, student is able to
  • understand sport psychology principles and theory as applied to coaching
  • identify major issues impacting coaching effectiveness
  • apply sport psychology concepts
  • critically reflect upon personal skills.

Additional information

2nd year Fall

Study materials

Davis, P. (2016). The psychology of effective coaching and management. Nova publishers. (426 pp)

Completion methods

Method 1

Time of teaching:
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Teaching (4 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
No published teaching