SP6052 - Sport Psychology and the Elite Athlete (2024/25)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2024/25 | ||||||||||||
| Module title | Sport Psychology and the Elite Athlete | ||||||||||||
| Module level | Honours (06) | ||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||||||
| School | School of Human Sciences | ||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||||||
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| Running in 2024/25(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
This module explores contemporary theory in sport psychology and its relevance to the competitive sporting environment. Approaching from an applied perspective which relates to employability, you will consider important concepts in terms of their potential impact on an athlete’s psychological state and therefore their engagement and performance.
The module aims to introduce you to the key real-life psychological demands associated with sports performance, in conjunction with coping mechanisms and solutions used to deal with those demands. In terms of employability, you will gain a critical insight into the applied practice of sport psychology and gain experiences of some of the key interpersonal skills that make an effective sport psychologist.
Prior learning requirements
Prerequisite SP5052
Available for Study Abroad? NO
Syllabus
Goal setting for optimal performance (LO1)
Setting the motivational climate (LO1)
Coping and emotions in sport (LO1)
Mental toughness and personality shaping (LO1)
Optimal performance and flow (LO1)
Sport psychology and injury (LO1)
Disordered eating in sport (prevalence, impact and outcome) (LO1)
Psychological intervention (needs analysis and intervention) (LO2, LO3)
Applied sport psychology (LO2, LO3)
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
The basic structure to teaching and learning will involve a theory driven lecture supported by an interactive practical seminar. Lectures will provide the essential theoretical base, whereas seminars offer students the opportunity to discuss this knowledge and its relevance to practice. Reflective practice is a continuous element as an important employability strand and driving force in personal development.
Learning outcomes
LO 1: Critically discuss key psychological characteristics associated with elite athletes.
LO 2: Appraise methods of psychological needs assessment and intervention strategies.
LO 3: Propose theoretically informed intervention strategies appropriate for specific athlete needs.