Diploma Sport and Exercise Psychology

Sports psychology is the study of how psychology influences sports, athletic performance, exercise, and physical activity. It uses psychological knowledge and skills to address optimal performance and well-being of athletes, developmental and social aspects of sports participation, and systemic issues associated with sports settings and organisations.
Some sports psychologists work with professional athletes and coaches to improve performance and increase motivation.

The aim of this Diploma is to give you the foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Course elements include aspects of motivation, the role of stress and team dynamics, and is designed for you to equipped with knowledge on how to change behaviour in a sporting context.

You will be introduced to the concept of motivation and the relevance of a person’s personality type. You will learn about the role self-confidence plays in your day to day behaviour in relation to exercise. The concept of stress, an ever growing factor, in how we behave is discussed. Goal setting is examined in depth, and the challenges which we present to ourselves by placing too much pressure to attain too many goals.

Course Structure

• Introducing Sports and Exercise Psychology
• Motivation
• Self-Motivation
• Identifying your Psychological Core
• The Role of Stress as a Propelling Dynamic Force
• The Role and Impact of Self-confidence and Self-efficacy – why can’t I go to the gym?
• Group Dynamics and Team Dynamics
• Exercise Addiction and Adherence
• Field Trip and Practical Observation
• Psychological Skills Training

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