Module Aims: To understand the concepts, theories and principles of Exercise Psychology. To provide practical experience of coaching training sessions at primary school level. Learning outcomes: Having successfully completed this module, the student will be able to : Understand and appreciate the fundamental concepts, theories, practises and principles of Exercise Psychology. Have the ability to design, conduct , record and evaluate a coaching session
Introduction to Coaching and Exercise Psychology
What is Coaching and Exercise Psychology?
Motivation
Discuss peoples motivation to participate in sport and exercise
Communication
Types of communication, Listening skills
Personality and Sport
Coaching different TypesMeasurementChange Methods
Goal Setting
Methods,Techniques.Personal Goal setting, Team Goal setting
Arousal, Stress, and Anxiety
Creating AwarenessCoping Strategies
Understanding Competition and Cooperation
Deming’s ThoughtsPositive v Negative CompetitionDevelopment V CompetitionCooperation and Team
Self Esteem
Building Self EsteemSelf AnalysisSelf TalkPositive ReinforcementsAttacks on Self Esteem
Feedback, Reinforcement
How these factors affect athetes performance
Concentration
TypesTechniquesExercises
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |