Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Introduction to Sports Psychology
Course Code
VPUPK_433
Branch of Science
Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Gatis Upesleja
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, vppk@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To form a general idea about the science of sports psychology and the psychological aspects and main topics of sports. To promote students' self-understanding and self-reflection. Provides an idea of the factors affecting sports psychology of teams and individual athletes, regularities at different age stages, as well as developing practice methods.
Preliminary Knowledge
Social psychology, general psychology, developmental psychology, counseling skills, psychologist's professional activities and ethics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Name the factors of environmental influence in sports. Describes the types of motives in sports. Recognizes different emotions and feelings. Understands the psychological aspects of physical, technical and tactical preparation. Describes the main types of psychological preparation. Describes the psycho-emotional aspects of sports competition. Describes the psychological preparation of athletes during training and competitions. Understands the socio-psychological aspects of sports.
Skills
1.In practice, skills and methods are used to reduce athletes' stress, motivate them, and resolve conflicts.
Competences
1.Uses self-reflection and skills when working independently or as part of a group/team.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Independent work |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Essay topics will go in and clear criteria. |
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2.
Independent work |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Solo or group jobs depend on the subject of the lesson (presentation, summary). |
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Examination
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1.
Test |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Written face-to-face exam |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to sport psychology
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to sport psychology
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stress and sport psychology
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Auditorium
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Stress and sport psychology
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Motivation of athletes
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Auditorium
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2
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Motivation of athletes
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Aggression and conflict management
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Auditorium
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2
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Aggression and conflict management
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Individual and team athlete
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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 and team athlete
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychological resilience and self-efficacy of athletes
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Auditorium
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2
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Psychological resilience and self-efficacy of athletes
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Auditorium
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2
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Cognitive Processes: Perception, and Decision Making
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Auditorium
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2
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Psychology of Sport Injuries and Rehabilitation
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Mental Health, Burnout, and Career Transitions
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Auditorium
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Mental Health, Burnout, and Career Transitions
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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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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to sport psychology
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to sport 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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Stress and sport psychology
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Stress and sport 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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Motivation of athletes
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Motivation of 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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Aggression and conflict management
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Aggression and conflict management
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Individual and team athlete
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Individual and team athlete
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Psychological resilience and self-efficacy of athletes
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Psychological resilience and self-efficacy of athletes
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Weinberg, R. S. & Gould, D. (2024). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
2.
Ābele, A. (2009). Sporta psiholoģijas pamati. Rīga: RaKa. (grāmatai nav jaunāku izdevumu)
3.
Mārtinsone, K., Miltuze, A. (red.). (2015). Psiholoģija. Rīga: Zvaigzne, ABC.
4.
Karageorghis, C., & Terry, P. (2011). Inside Sport Psychology. Champaign: Human Kinetics. (grāmatai nav jaunāku izdevumu)
5.
Nicholls, A. R. (2021). Psychology in sports coaching: Theory and practice. Routledge.
6.
Mangal, S. K., & Mangal, S. (2023). Sports psychology: concepts and applications. Routledge India.