With over 12 hours of highly engaging content, covering every area of sport psychology, and including numerous examples from contemporary sport, this is the most comprehensive sport psychology course available on Udemy.
The course is presented as an applied sport psychology course for coaches, athletes and leaders in sport or anybody considering some learning in this area.
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With over 12 hours of highly engaging content, covering every area of sport psychology, and including numerous examples from contemporary sport, this is the most comprehensive sport psychology course available on Udemy.
The course is presented as an applied sport psychology course for coaches, athletes and leaders in sport or anybody considering some learning in this area.
With over 12 hours of highly engaging content, covering every area of sport psychology, and including numerous examples from contemporary sport, this is the most comprehensive sport psychology course available on Udemy.
The course is presented as an applied sport psychology course for coaches, athletes and leaders in sport or anybody considering some learning in this area.
Using a series of multiple choice quizzes and a complimentary 45 page work-book with 33 separate practical tasks across 57 different lessons, this extensive course is designed to significantly enhance your knowledge and understanding in this area as an athlete, coach, sport psychologist, or leader in your field. Also included, are applied exercises on goal setting, self-talk, vizualisation, mindfulness and anxiety management, with practical tips and advice around mental skills implementation.
With over 20 years coaching and performance psychology experience across a range of sports and levels, from child and youth level up to and including elite international and Olympic level (see bio for further details), I have developed this course to help you broaden your understanding of sport psychology in an easy and practical manner. With applied references to the most cutting edge research in sport psychology, I have included countless examples of how the world's best teams, coaches, sport psychologists and athletes apply best practice in utilization of key sport psychology principles in their pursuit of excellence.
This course is pitched at a very attainable level to cater for all learners. The course is built to National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 4 education standards in the UK. This equates to equivalent of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 6 standard course in Ireland, or pre-university course in other countries. Those who finish the course will receive Udemy certification on completion.
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Learning objectives
- Unit 1 - introduction to sport psychology - history of sport psychology, the role of & how to become a sport psychologist, career opportunities in the field
- Unit 2 - social perspectives - drop-out from youth sport, gender differentiation and disability, parenting in sport, character development
- Unit 3 - considerations for psychological skills training (pst) - regulating anxiety, over-arousal and stress, attention control and processing efficiency,
- Unit 4 - psychological skills training - attentional focus, self tal self confidence, visualisation, performance profiling, goal-setting & arousal regulation,
- Unit 5 - team processes – motivation, group cohesion & team dynamics, self-efficacy in sport. theories of motivation, improving motivation
- Unit 6 - effective leadership and communication - athlete needs, transformational leadership, creating a positive team climate, values based approaches
- Unit 7 - enhancing health and well-being - resilience / mental toughness, exercise and psychological well-being, burnout and over-training, well-being factors
- Complementary work-book, including 33 practical engagement tasks to develop your knowledge across all areas.
- Numerous additional resources including blog articles and youtube clips to support your learning and development.
- Unit 1 - introduction to sport psychology - history of sport psychology, the role of & how to become a sport psychologist, career opportunities in the field
- Unit 2 - social perspectives - drop-out from youth sport, gender differentiation and disability, parenting in sport, character development
- Unit 3 - considerations for psychological skills training (pst) - regulating anxiety, over-arousal and stress, attention control and processing efficiency,
- Unit 4 - psychological skills training - attentional focus, self tal self confidence, visualisation, performance profiling, goal-setting & arousal regulation,
- Unit 5 - team processes – motivation, group cohesion & team dynamics, self-efficacy in sport. theories of motivation, improving motivation
- Unit 6 - effective leadership and communication - athlete needs, transformational leadership, creating a positive team climate, values based approaches
- Unit 7 - enhancing health and well-being - resilience / mental toughness, exercise and psychological well-being, burnout and over-training, well-being factors
- Complementary work-book, including 33 practical engagement tasks to develop your knowledge across all areas.
- Numerous additional resources including blog articles and youtube clips to support your learning and development.
Syllabus
What is sport psychology • How sport psychology might help a team • History of sport psychology • The role of and how to become a sport psychologist • Career opportunities in the field
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Syllabus
Introduction
What is sport psychology
How sport psychology might help a team
Early history of sport psychology
Post WW2 history of sport psychology development.
Modern history of sport psychology
Role of a sport psychologist
Becoming a sport psychologist
Career opportunities
Exit pass
Short multiple choice quiz on Unit 1
Why children play sport
Reasons for drop-out from youth sport
The development and growth of women's involvement in sport from mid 1800's to present day.
Physical disability in sport and Paralympic movement.
Intellectual disability in sport and growth of Special Olympics movement.
Understanding and explaining aggression in sport
Understanding character development and good sporting behavior.
Exit Pass 2
This is a short multiple choice quiz on Unit 2
Short multiple choice quiz on Unit 3
Short multiple choice quiz on Unit 4.
Effective Leadership - A Values Based Approach.
New Zealand All-Blacks example.
A values based approach - Limerick Senior Hurling Team, Carlow GAA and Offaly GAA examples.
Developing a sense of purpose
This is a very short multiple choice quiz on leadership, communication and motivation.
What resilience is.
What resilience isn't.
"Super Champions" V's "Almost Champions".
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Activities
Practice Mental Skills
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Prioritize practicing mental skills to help you prepare for the course and improve your performance.
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Goal Setting
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Review the provided workbook and choose a mental skill to focus on.
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Find a quiet place where you can practice the skill for 15 minutes each day.
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Keep a journal to track your progress.
Regulate Your Anxiety
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Practice specific techniques to manage anxiety and enhance your performance under pressure.
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Stress Management
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Learn relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation.
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Practice visualization exercises to build confidence and reduce anxiety.
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Seek support from a coach or therapist if needed.
Read 'Sport Psychology for Coaches' by Weinberg and Gould
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Supplement your course learning with this comprehensive resource on sport psychology principles and their application in coaching.
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Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
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Read the book thoroughly, taking notes on key concepts.
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Identify passages that resonate with your own experiences in sport.
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Discuss the book's insights with your coach or a trusted mentor.
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Facilitate a Discussion Group
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Lead a discussion on a selected topic from the course to reinforce your understanding and engage with peers.
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Communication Skills
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Choose a topic and prepare discussion questions.
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Facilitate the discussion, encouraging active participation.
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Summarize key points and takeaways.
Explore Case Studies
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Engage with real-world examples to deepen your understanding of sport psychology and its practical applications.
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Performance Enhancement
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Identify case studies that align with the course topics.
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Analyze the case studies, focusing on the psychological factors involved.
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Write a summary of your findings, highlighting key takeaways.
Attend a Sport Psychology Workshop
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Participate in a workshop to gain hands-on experience and insights from experts in the field of sport psychology.
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Mental Toughness
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Research and identify relevant workshops.
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Register and attend the workshop.
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Actively participate in discussions and exercises.
Volunteer as a Sport Psychology Assistant
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Gain practical experience and make a meaningful contribution by volunteering with a sports team or organization.
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Mentorship
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Identify local opportunities for volunteering.
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Contact the organization and express your interest.
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Assist with psychological support and skill development for athletes or teams.
Develop a Sport Psychology Plan
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Create a personalized plan to apply sport psychology principles to your own sport or fitness routine.
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Goal Setting
Show steps
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Identify your goals and objectives.
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Research and select relevant sport psychology techniques.
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Develop a step-by-step plan for implementation.
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Monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed.
Practice Mental Skills
Show steps
Prioritize practicing mental skills to help you prepare for the course and improve your performance.
Browse courses on
Goal Setting
Show steps
- Review the provided workbook and choose a mental skill to focus on.
- Find a quiet place where you can practice the skill for 15 minutes each day.
- Keep a journal to track your progress.
Regulate Your Anxiety
Show steps
Practice specific techniques to manage anxiety and enhance your performance under pressure.
Browse courses on
Stress Management
Show steps
- Learn relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation.
- Practice visualization exercises to build confidence and reduce anxiety.
- Seek support from a coach or therapist if needed.
Read 'Sport Psychology for Coaches' by Weinberg and Gould
Show steps
Supplement your course learning with this comprehensive resource on sport psychology principles and their application in coaching.
View
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the book thoroughly, taking notes on key concepts.
- Identify passages that resonate with your own experiences in sport.
- Discuss the book's insights with your coach or a trusted mentor.
Facilitate a Discussion Group
Show steps
Lead a discussion on a selected topic from the course to reinforce your understanding and engage with peers.
Browse courses on
Communication Skills
Show steps
- Choose a topic and prepare discussion questions.
- Facilitate the discussion, encouraging active participation.
- Summarize key points and takeaways.
Explore Case Studies
Show steps
Engage with real-world examples to deepen your understanding of sport psychology and its practical applications.
Browse courses on
Performance Enhancement
Show steps
- Identify case studies that align with the course topics.
- Analyze the case studies, focusing on the psychological factors involved.
- Write a summary of your findings, highlighting key takeaways.
Attend a Sport Psychology Workshop
Show steps
Participate in a workshop to gain hands-on experience and insights from experts in the field of sport psychology.
Browse courses on
Mental Toughness
Show steps
- Research and identify relevant workshops.
- Register and attend the workshop.
- Actively participate in discussions and exercises.
Volunteer as a Sport Psychology Assistant
Show steps
Gain practical experience and make a meaningful contribution by volunteering with a sports team or organization.
Browse courses on
Mentorship
Show steps
- Identify local opportunities for volunteering.
- Contact the organization and express your interest.
- Assist with psychological support and skill development for athletes or teams.
Develop a Sport Psychology Plan
Show steps
Create a personalized plan to apply sport psychology principles to your own sport or fitness routine.
Browse courses on
Goal Setting
Show steps
- Identify your goals and objectives.
- Research and select relevant sport psychology techniques.
- Develop a step-by-step plan for implementation.
- Monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed.
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Coach
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Teacher
Counselor
Human Resources Manager
Marketing Manager
Sales Manager
Event Manager
Public relations manager
Journalist
Lawyer
Doctor
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