Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sport and Physical Activity in the Light of Contemporary Psychological Theories
Course Code
LSPA_353
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
Providing students with knowledge regarding modern scientific theories and research results on psychological mechanisms of the behaviour of various.
Preliminary Knowledge
Master's degree in sport sciences or related sciences.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge and understanding of the most modern scientific theories, models and concepts in different areas of psychology applicable in sport sciences. Knowledge and understanding of the results of the latest worldwide scientific research in psychology useful in sport sciences.
Skills
1.Able to analyse and creatively synthesise scientific and creative achievements in different areas in psychology in order to identify and solve research problems in sport psychology.
Competences
1.Ready to critically evaluate the achievements of different areas of psychology and critically evaluate own contribution to the development of sport psychology.
Assessment
Individual work
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The results of the latest worldwide scientific research in psychology useful in sport sciences. The usefulness of selected psychological concepts in sport sciences. The most modern scientific theories, models and concepts in different areas of psychology applicable in sport sciences.
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Examination
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1. written test exam (pass criterion - 60%);
2. essay Analysis of the usefulness of selected psychological concepts in sport sciences.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
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Contemporary models and theories of personality. Contemporary models and theories of motivation. Emotions as a phenomenon and behaviour regulator.
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Contemporary models and theories of personality. Contemporary models and theories of motivation. Emotions as a phenomenon and behaviour regulator.
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Contemporary models and theories of personality. Contemporary models and theories of motivation. Emotions as a phenomenon and behaviour regulator.
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Contemporary models and theories of personality. Contemporary models and theories of motivation. Emotions as a phenomenon and behaviour regulator.
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Contemporary stress theories. Models of health behaviour change. Contemporary knowledge about social cognition, social perception, exerting social influence and group processes.
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Contemporary stress theories. Models of health behaviour change. Contemporary knowledge about social cognition, social perception, exerting social influence and group processes.
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Contemporary stress theories. Models of health behaviour change. Contemporary knowledge about social cognition, social perception, exerting social influence and group processes.
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Contemporary stress theories. Models of health behaviour change. Contemporary knowledge about social cognition, social perception, exerting social influence and group processes.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Andersen M.B. (ed.) (2005). Sport psychology in practice. Champaign: Human Kinetics (selected chapters).
2.
Burton D., Raedeke T. D. (2008). Sport psychology for coaches. Champaign: Human Kinetics (selected chapters).
3.
Englert, C., Taylor, I. (2021). Motivation and Self-regulation in Sport and Exercise, 1st Edition, NY: Routledge
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Karageorghis C.I., Terry P.C. (2011). Inside sport psychology. Champaign: Human Kinetics (selected chapters).
5.
Zimbardo Ph., Johnson R.L., McCann V. (2009). Psychology: Core concepts. Allyn & Bacon.
Other Information Sources
1.
Stolarski, M., Waleranczyk, W., Pruszczak, D. (2019). Introducing Temporal Theory to the Field of Sport Psychology: Toward a Conceptual Model of Time Perspectives in Athletes’ Functioning, Front. Psychol., Sec. Performance Science. Volume 9 - 2018
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Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology;
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Journal of Sport Psychology in Action;
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International Journal of Sport Psychology, Psychology of Sport and Exercise.