HLPE2300 Foundations of Sport Psychology

2020

4.5

1 x 2-hour workshop weekly
1 x 30-minute on-line lecture weekly

1 Admission into BLITTSPC-Bachelor of Letters (Sports Performance Coaching)
1a Admission into BEXS-Bachelor of Exercise Science
1b Admission into BEXSMCEXP-Bachelor of Exercise Science, Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
2 Admission into BBSC-Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
2a Admission into BPS-Bachelor of Psychological Science
2b Admission into BPSY-Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
2c Admission into BSHPA-Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity
2d Admission into BSAR-Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation
2e Admission into BSARFP-Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation - City Campus
2f Admission into CSRBMG-Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation/Bachelor of Business (Management) - City Campus
3 1 of PSYC1102, PSYC1201, HLPE1531, HLPE1556
Must Satisfy: (((1 or 1a or 1b)) or ((2 or 2a or 2b or 2c or 2d or 2e or 2f) and 3))

Assignments; Tests; Practical work.

To influence participation and performance in sport, sport coaches require a grounded understanding in sport psychology. This topic introduces students to the social-psychological factors which impact participation and performance expertise, with a particular focus on motivational climates and cognition. Drawing on empirical evidence, students will gain a theoretical and practical understanding of the psychology of participation and performance in sport.

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

• Explain the importance and differentiate between several types of sporting activities and their contexts on participation and performance

• Illustrate how environmental factors shape participation and development, including the roles of contextual factors, such as relative age and birthplace effects, and social agents such as parents, coaches and peers.

• Adapt the topic content to propose practical applications of Sport Psychology for athletes, parents, coaches and sport providers.