Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology
Course Code
LSPA_355
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
4.00
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
Providing students with knowledge regarding modern scientific theories and research results in sport psychology.
Preliminary Knowledge
Master's degree in sport or related sciences.
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 project of research
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developing a group project to study the psychological mechanisms of behaviour of an athlete or sports group
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Personality and sport performance, extrinsic, intrinsic motivation and self-determination, models of anxiety in sport
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Coping with sport stress and anxiety, sport leadership, communication in sport group, psychological aspects in athletic injuries, burnout and overtraining.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
1. Horn, T.S., Smith, A.L. (2019). Advances in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Fourth Edition. Champaign: Human Kinetics
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2. Karageorghis C.I., Terry P.C. (2011). Inside sport psychology. Champaign: Human Kinetics (selected chapters).
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3. Orlick, T. (1986). Mental Training for Athletes.
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4. Sheard, M. (2010). Mental toughness: the mindset behind sporting achievement. London: Routledge
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5. Weinberg R.S., Gould D. (2007). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. Champaign: Human Kinetics (selected chapters).
Other Information Sources
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Articles in journals: Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, International Journal of Sport Psychology, Psychology of Sport and Exercise.