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, 2023-2024
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:
Period 1, Period 2
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
x
Lectures and assignments (4 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Study methods:
Active participation to the lecture and assignment (100%)