Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Developmental, Sport and Communication Psychology
Course Code
SUUK_291
Branch of Science
Psychology
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lāsma Spundiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, Cigoriņu street 3, rk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To create a general idea about the science of sports psychology and the psychological aspects of sports, to create an understanding of the emotional, cognitive and personality development of an individual at different age stages and aspects affecting development. Deepen knowledge about communication and means of communication in a professional environment. Develop skills in conversation with the client, identify the client's main problems, learn the basic skills of motivation using the principles of motivational interviewing. Recognize and understand client types and motivations for lifestyle change. Recognize the signs of conflict, assess the significance of the conflict and apply the skills to resolve it.
Preliminary Knowledge
High school level knowledge in social studies.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students describe psychology as a science and its main tasks, understand the importance of psychology in sports and working with athletes. Knows the main concepts of personality development and stages of development. Understands the importance of emotional and cognitive aspects in personality development. Understands the role of goal setting and motivation in sport. Describes the communication components that are the basis for establishing and maintaining contact with the client, recognizes and understands the client's personality types and motives for lifestyle changes. Identifies the client's main problems. Defines the signs of conflict.
Skills
1.Will be able to analyze personality development, cognitive processes, leadership and other aspects of psychology in sports and sports psychology research. Able to apply active listening, professionally lead a conversation with a client, as well as lead a motivational interview. Will be able to recognize the process of changing the client's health behavior and motivates the client to solve problems and achieve goals. Will be able to apply conflict resolution skills.
Competences
1.Students understand the connection between personality development and physical abilities, adjust communication and motivational skills according to the level of development and abilities to increase the quality of life and physical activity. Differentiates communication with different customer groups, evaluates the customer's motivation and the need to use the motivational interview. Uses active listening and motivational skills, according to the client's health behavior change process.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students independently learn the material of video lectures and perform self-tests and tasks on the topic of the lecture, which are submitted in e-studies.
Researches and analyzes scientific literature on sports psychology topics.
Analyzes conflict situations in cooperation between the coach and the client, evaluates the possibilities of solving the situation.
Conducts a motivational interview and draws up a plan to achieve the client's goals.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Conducting a motivational interview and developing a plan to achieve the client's goals.
Compose motivational interview questions and conduct an interview with a selected individual. Draw up a plan to achieve the client's goal. Prepare a description and presentation, including information:
- general information about the client (age, gender, level of physical fitness, aspects of health, etc.),
- the set goal for improving health and well-being,
- assessment of the client's motivation,
- recommendations for improving health and well-being,
- evaluation of own communication and motivation skills.
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Analysis of scientific research.
The student searches for and selects scientific articles in the field of sports psychology using the databases available at RSU. Prepare a description and presentation, including information:
- research topic and authors,
- relevance and purpose of the research,
- the sample of respondents and its characteristics,
- used research tools and research progress,
- the results and conclusions obtained in the study are analyzed based on theoretical knowledge,
- analyzed personal and professional benefits.
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Examination |
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Analysis of the conflict situation.
Each student receives a description of a conflict situation, after familiarizing himself with it, prepares answers to the questions, taking into account the knowledge gained in this course.
Questions:
1. What is the problem in this case? What caused this problem?
2. Who is involved in this case?
3. How can you, as a specialist, solve this case?
4. Is it necessary to involve someone else to solve it?
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Examination |
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1. Studying video lectures, performing self-tests - 10%
2. Attendance and active participation in practical classes - 10%
3. Analysis of the conflict situation - 25%
4. Conducting a motivational interview and developing a plan for achieving goals - 30%
5. Analysis of scientific research in the field of sports psychology - 25%
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Introductory lecture, process of learning and requirements. Psychology as science, its main tasks, the main directions of modern psychology. Developmental psychology, sport psychology, psychology of communication.
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Introductory lecture, process of learning and requirements. Psychology as science, its main tasks, the main directions of modern psychology. Developmental psychology, sport psychology, psychology of communication.
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Introductory lecture, process of learning and requirements. Psychology as science, its main tasks, the main directions of modern psychology. Developmental psychology, sport psychology, psychology of communication.
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Individual development, areas and stages of development.
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Individual development, areas and stages of development.
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Cognitive processes: perception, attention, memory, thinking. The importance of mental processes for athletes.
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Cognitive processes: perception, attention, memory, thinking. The importance of mental processes for athletes.
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Introduction to sport psychology. Personality traits, attitude and behavior of athletes. Motivation and competitiveness.
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Introduction to sport psychology. Personality traits, attitude and behavior of athletes. Motivation and competitiveness.
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The individual and the group. Athlete in a team and mutual relations. Team cohesion in sports. Leadership and management. Leadership in sports. Cooperation between coach and athletes.
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The individual and the group. Athlete in a team and mutual relations. Team cohesion in sports. Leadership and management. Leadership in sports. Cooperation between coach and athletes.
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The individual and the group. Athlete in a team and mutual relations. Team cohesion in sports. Leadership and management. Leadership in sports. Cooperation between coach and athletes.
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The individual and the group. Athlete in a team and mutual relations. Team cohesion in sports. Leadership and management. Leadership in sports. Cooperation between coach and athletes.
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Concept of communication, professional communication. Communication characteristics in sports. The importance of personality traits in communication.
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Concept of communication, professional communication. Communication characteristics in sports. The importance of personality traits in communication.
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Conflict, signs of conflict. Conflict situations in professional activity, their resolution.
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Conflict, signs of conflict. Conflict situations in professional activity, their resolution.
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Conflict, signs of conflict. Conflict situations in professional activity, their resolution.
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Seminar: Case study.
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Identifying client problems, a health behavior transtheoretical model for change. Basic principles of motivational interviewing. Setting goals and motivating their achievement.
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Identifying client problems, a health behavior transtheoretical model for change. Basic principles of motivational interviewing. Setting goals and motivating their achievement.
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Identifying client problems, a health behavior transtheoretical model for change. Basic principles of motivational interviewing. Setting goals and motivating their achievement.
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Auditorium
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Psychological preparation of athletes. Mental resilience. Methods of mental regulation in sports. Stress and aggression in sports.
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Psychological preparation of athletes. Mental resilience. Methods of mental regulation in sports. Stress and aggression in sports.
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Seminar: Skills to promote motivation and clients' motivation for change.
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Seminar: Skills to promote motivation and clients' motivation for change.
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Seminar: Skills to promote motivation and clients' motivation for change.
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Seminar: Analysis of scientific research in the field of sports psychology.
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Auditorium
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Seminar: Analysis of scientific research in the field of sports psychology.
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Seminar: Analysis of scientific research in the field of sports psychology.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Introductory lecture, process of learning and requirements. Psychology as science, its main tasks, the main directions of modern psychology. Developmental psychology, sport psychology, psychology of communication.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Individual development, areas and stages of development.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Introduction to sport psychology. Personality traits, attitude and behavior of athletes. Motivation and competitiveness.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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The individual and the group. Athlete in a team and mutual relations. Team cohesion in sports. Leadership and management. Leadership in sports. Cooperation between coach and athletes.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Concept of communication, professional communication. Communication characteristics in sports. The importance of personality traits in communication.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Conflict, signs of conflict. Conflict situations in professional activity, their resolution.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Seminar: Case study.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Identifying client problems, a health behavior transtheoretical model for change. Basic principles of motivational interviewing. Setting goals and motivating their achievement.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Psychological preparation of athletes. Mental resilience. Methods of mental regulation in sports. Stress and aggression in sports.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Seminar: Skills to promote motivation and clients' motivation for change.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Seminar: Analysis of scientific research in the field of sports psychology.
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Seminar: Analysis of scientific research in the field of sports psychology.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A. Psiholoģija 1. Pamatjautājumi – teorijas un pētījumi. Zvaigzne ABC, 2015.
2.
Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A. Psiholoģija 2. Personība, grupa, sabiedrība, kultūra. Zvaigzne ABC, 2015.
3.
Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A. Psiholoģija 3. Lietišķās jomas. Zvaigzne ABC, 2015.
4.
Moore, M., Highstein, G., Tschannen-Moran, B., Silverio, G. Mastering change : a coach's to using the transtheoretical model (chapter 3). South Kingstown, 2013.
5.
Ābele, A. Sporta psiholoģijas pamati. Rīga: RaKa, 2009.
6.
Ozoliņa Nucho A., Vidnere M. Intervēšanas prasme. Rīga: Raka, 2012.
Additional Reading
1.
Sebre S., Miltuze A., Attīstības psiholoģija, Zvaigzne ABC, 2022
2.
Mārtinsone K., Sudraba V. Veselības psiholoģija: teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. RSU, 2019.