| CODE | PSY3648 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Sports Psychology | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Psychology | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit will overview the major key concepts, the major empirical themes and the contribution of psychology to our understanding of sports performance in human behaviour. Study-unit content will be divided into a number of topics including: an introduction to sport and exercise psychology; psychological benefits of exercise; arousal, stress and anxiety; arousal regulation; concentration; imagery; dealing with injuries; burnout and overtraining; goal-setting; eating disorders and weight management in athletes; personality in sports; self-confidence; team dynamics; women in sport; and transitions in sport. Practical sessions will also take place. Videos will also be used to enhance the understanding of certain topics. The study-unit will also draw upon the students’ experiences of sport and exercise to help provide a specific frame of reference for the study of human behaviour in sports. Study-unit Aims: This study-unit intends to provide students with foundation knowledge and skills in selected areas of sports and exercise psychology. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate awareness of the key concepts which affect performance in sport; - Show an ability to think in theoretical terms and to critically evaluate psychology theory and research findings relevant to sport psychology; - Apply theoretical perspectives from sport psychology in real world contexts. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Apply mental skills in their everyday life; - Enhance athletes’ performance through the use of mental skills; - Help athletes learn how to apply mental skills in their everyday life; - Demonstrate better psychological characteristics and coping skills in their life. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main: - Weinberg R. and Gould D. (2019). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology 7th Edition with Web Study Guide. Champaign: Human Kinetics. Supplementary Readings: - Breslin, G & Leavey, G. (2019) (Eds.). Mental Health and Well-being Interventions in Sport. Research, Theory and Practice. Routledge. - Collins, D., Abbot, A. and Richards, R. (Eds.) (2011). Performance Psychology. A Practitioner’s Guide. Edinburgh: New York: Elsevier. - Henriksen, K., Hansen, J., & Larsen, C.H. (2020) (Eds.). Mindfulness and Acceptance in Sport. How to help athletes perform and thrive under pressure. Routledge. - Konter, E., Beckmann, J., & Loughead, T.M. (2019) (Eds.). Football Psychology. From Theory to Practice. Routledge. - Larsen, C.H., Moesch, K., Durand-Bush, N., & Henriksen, K (2021) (Eds.). Mental Health in Elite Sport. Applied Perspectives from Across the Globe. Routledge. - Nesti, M. (2010) Psychology in Football. Working with Elite and Professional Players. London: Routledge. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Adele Muscat Bernice Sant |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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