Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Course Code
LSPA_354
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Žermēna Vazne
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
Aim of the study course Providing students with knowledge regarding modern scientific theories and research results in sport psychology.
Preliminary Knowledge
Master's degree in sport or related sciences; basic knowledge of psychology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Knowledge and understanding of the scientific theories, models and concepts specific to the sport psychology constituting the theoretical basis of the own research; 2. Knowledge and understanding of the results of the latest worldwide scientific research in in the field of research interests;
Skills
1.3. Able to analyse and creatively synthesise scientific and creative achievements in sport psychology in order to identify and solve research problems;
Competences
1.4. Ready to critically evaluate the achievements of sport psychology and critically evaluate own contribution to the development of this discipline.
Assessment
Individual work
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Getting to know the literature on the subject (results of scientific research), analysis of selected articles in the field of psychology as a basis for a presentation.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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1.written test exam (pass criterion - 60%);
2. presentation Analysis of psychological foundations of a selected phenomenon in sport.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Personality and sport, motives for participating in sport, achievement motivation, stress in sport.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Personality and sport, motives for participating in sport, achievement motivation, stress in sport.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stress in sport, competition and cooperation, group and team dynamics, group cohesion, exercise and well-being, aggression in sport, children in sport.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stress in sport, competition and cooperation, group and team dynamics, group cohesion, exercise and well-being, aggression in sport, children in sport.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Stress in sport, competition and cooperation, group and team dynamics, group cohesion, exercise and well-being, aggression in sport, children in sport.
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Auditorium
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Stress in sport, competition and cooperation, group and team dynamics, group cohesion, exercise and well-being, aggression in sport, children in sport.
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Auditorium
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Stress in sport, competition and cooperation, group and team dynamics, group cohesion, exercise and well-being, aggression in sport, children in sport.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stress in sport, competition and cooperation, group and team dynamics, group cohesion, exercise and well-being, aggression in sport, children in sport.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stress in sport, competition and cooperation, group and team dynamics, group cohesion, exercise and well-being, aggression in sport, children in sport.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stress in sport, competition and cooperation, group and team dynamics, group cohesion, exercise and well-being, aggression in sport, children in sport.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
1. Weinberg R.S., Gould D. (2018). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology 7th Edition With Web Study Guide-Loose-Leaf Edition Champaign: Human Kinetics
2.
2. Weinberg R.S., Gould D. (2007). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. Champaign: Human Kinetics (selected chapters).
Other Information Sources
1.
Zhang, Z., Chen, Y., Zhang, L. (2024). Research on the Relations Among Personality Traits, Sports Commitment, and Exercise Behavior — A Case Study of Chinese College Students. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Vol.17., 665-678
2.
Shuai., Y., Wang, S., Liu, X., Kuan, G. (2023). The influence of the five-factor model of personality on performance in competitive sports: a review. Front. Psychol., Vol.14