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Study Course Description
General Developmental and Sports Psychology
Course Code
VPUPK_335
Branch of Science
General Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Beate Evelīna Dišlere
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To develop student's understanding of sports psychology and the psychological aspects of sports, the main trends and branches of psychology, research methods; psychological processes, personality, individual's emotional and cognitive development at different ages, aspects that influence personality development.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students describe psychology as a science and its main tasks, understand the importance of psychology in sports and work with athletes. Knows the main concepts and stages of personality development. Recognizes various emotions and feelings, understands the interrelationship between stress and health. Understands the role of goal setting and motivation in sports.
Skills
1.Students are able to apply the acquired knowledge in practice, are able to describe the individual's cognitive and emotional development at different ages, know the techniques of emotion regulation, which they are able to apply in practice, the ability to motivate and interest in physical activity, communication and communication skills.
Competences
1.Students are competent to apply the acquired knowledge to understand the relationship between developmental stages and physical abilities, as well as to be competent to deal with non-standard situations using the acquired communication skills. Competently ensure the maintenance and improvement of the quality of life of people of different ages by motivating them to use physical activities.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students independently acquire video lectures and after them submit self-assessment tests.
At the end of the study course, a case study is presented at the seminar.
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Examination
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Each student receives a description of the case, 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. Does anyone else need to be involved to resolve this?
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1. Acquisition of video lectures, performance of self-examination tests - 20%
2. Active participation in practical classes - 20%.
3. The received case description is analyzed and it is presented in the seminar - 60%
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Topics
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Introductory lecture, course process and requirements. The science of psychology, its main tasks, the main directions of modern psychology. Developmental psychology and personality psychology.
Description
Annotation: In the lecture, students are introduced to the study course and its requirements.
Topics about psychology as a science, types of activity, main tasks, research methods are discussed.
The stages of developmental psychology, the main theories, as well as the main theories and research methods of personality psychology are discussed.
Topics covered during the class: What is psychology?
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
What is the purpose of developmental psychology?
What are the main features of development?
What are the 6 personality traits?
What personality traits are essential in sports?
Literature: Waleriańczyk, W., & Stolarski, M. (2021). Personality and sport performance: The role of perfectionism, Big Five traits, and anticipated performance in predicting the results of distance running competitions. Personality and Individual Differences, 169, 109993.
Piepiora, P. (2021). Assessment of personality traits influencing the performance of men in team sports in terms of the big five. Frontiers in Psychology, 12.
McEwan, D., Boudreau, P., Curran, T., & Rhodes, R. E. (2019). Personality traits of high-risk sport participants: A meta-analysis. Journal of Research in Personality, 79, 83-93.
Mārtinsone, K. un Miltuze, K. (red.)(2015). Psiholoģija. 2. daļa. Personība, grupa, sabiedrība, kultūra. Zvaigzne ABC
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Introductory lecture, course process and requirements. The science of psychology, its main tasks, the main directions of modern psychology. Developmental psychology and personality psychology.
Description
Annotation: In the lecture, students are introduced to the study course and its requirements.
Topics about psychology as a science, types of activity, main tasks, research methods are discussed.
The stages of developmental psychology, the main theories, as well as the main theories and research methods of personality psychology are discussed.
Topics covered during the class: What is psychology?
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
What is the purpose of developmental psychology?
What are the main features of development?
What are the 6 personality traits?
What personality traits are essential in sports?
Literature: Waleriańczyk, W., & Stolarski, M. (2021). Personality and sport performance: The role of perfectionism, Big Five traits, and anticipated performance in predicting the results of distance running competitions. Personality and Individual Differences, 169, 109993.
Piepiora, P. (2021). Assessment of personality traits influencing the performance of men in team sports in terms of the big five. Frontiers in Psychology, 12.
McEwan, D., Boudreau, P., Curran, T., & Rhodes, R. E. (2019). Personality traits of high-risk sport participants: A meta-analysis. Journal of Research in Personality, 79, 83-93.
Mārtinsone, K. un Miltuze, K. (red.)(2015). Psiholoģija. 2. daļa. Personība, grupa, sabiedrība, kultūra. Zvaigzne ABC
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Topics
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Introduction to sports psychology.
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Cognitive psychology, emotions and emotion regulation.
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Cognitive psychology, emotions and emotion regulation.
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Auditorium
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Communication skills
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Auditorium
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2
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Communication skills
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Auditorium
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2
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Stress and aggression in sports.
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Auditorium
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Stress and aggression in sports.
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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 in training and competitions, how to set goals and motivate self to achieve them.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Psychological preparation of athletes in training and competitions, how to set goals and motivate self to achieve them.
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Auditorium
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Psychological preparation of athletes in training and competitions, how to set goals and motivate self to achieve them.
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Auditorium
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2
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Athlete in a team and relationship between the team members, socio-psychological issues in sports, leadership in sports, communication in sports.
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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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Athlete in a team and relationship between the team members, socio-psychological issues in sports, leadership in sports, communication in sports.
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Auditorium
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Seminar - case study.
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Seminar - case study.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Introductory lecture, course process and requirements. The science of psychology, its main tasks, the main directions of modern psychology. Developmental psychology and personality psychology.
Description
Annotation: In the lecture, students are introduced to the study course and its requirements.
Topics about psychology as a science, types of activity, main tasks, research methods are discussed.
The stages of developmental psychology, the main theories, as well as the main theories and research methods of personality psychology are discussed.
Topics covered during the class: What is psychology?
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
What is the purpose of developmental psychology?
What are the main features of development?
What are the 6 personality traits?
What personality traits are essential in sports?
Literature: Waleriańczyk, W., & Stolarski, M. (2021). Personality and sport performance: The role of perfectionism, Big Five traits, and anticipated performance in predicting the results of distance running competitions. Personality and Individual Differences, 169, 109993.
Piepiora, P. (2021). Assessment of personality traits influencing the performance of men in team sports in terms of the big five. Frontiers in Psychology, 12.
McEwan, D., Boudreau, P., Curran, T., & Rhodes, R. E. (2019). Personality traits of high-risk sport participants: A meta-analysis. Journal of Research in Personality, 79, 83-93.
Mārtinsone, K. un Miltuze, K. (red.)(2015). Psiholoģija. 2. daļa. Personība, grupa, sabiedrība, kultūra. Zvaigzne ABC
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to sports psychology.
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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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Communication skills
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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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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Psychological preparation of athletes in training and competitions, how to set goals and motivate self to achieve them.
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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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Athlete in a team and relationship between the team members, socio-psychological issues in sports, leadership in sports, communication 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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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Topics
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Seminar - case study.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Weinberg, R. S. & Gould, D. (2015). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
2.
Ābele, A. (2009). Sporta psiholoģijas pamati. Rīga: RaKa.
3.
Mārtinsone, K., Miltuze, A. (red.). (2015). Psiholoģija. Rīga: Zvaigzne, ABC.
4.
Karageorghis, C., & Terry, P. (2011). Inside Sport Psychology. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
5.
Weinberg, R. & Gould, D. (2011). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
Additional Reading
1.
Mārtinsone, K., Sudraba, V. (red.). (2016). Veselības psiholoģija. Rīga: RSU.
2.
Borns, L.E., Ruso, N.F. (2001). Psiholoģija: izturēšanās un tās konteksts 1.d., 2.d., 3.d. 4.d. Rīga: RaKa.
3.
Carlstedt, R. (2013). Evidence Based Applied Sport Psychology: A Practitioner's Manual. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
4.
Weiner, I. B. (2013). Handbook of Psychology. Hoboken: Wiley.
5.
Coon, D. (2010). Introduction to Psychology: Gateweys to Mind and Behavior. Belmont; Wadsworth: Cengage Learning
6.
Gross, R. (2010). Psychology: the Science of Mind and Behaviour. London: Hodder Education.
7.
Gray, P. (2011). Psychology. New York: Worth Publishers.
Other Information Sources
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Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
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International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
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American Journal of Psychology
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American Psychologist
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Annual Review of Psychology
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Psychological Bulletin