EDSP280-08S2 (C) Semester Two 2008

Sport Psychology 1

12 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 14 July 2008
End Date: Sunday, 16 November 2008
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 27 July 2008
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 12 October 2008

Description

This course is an introduction to the basic sport psychology theory and techniques used for maximising performance and satisfaction in physical activity.

This course is an introduction to basic sport psychology theory and techniques used for maximising performance and satisfaction in physical activity.

There is recognition that psychological factors can have a profound influence on participation in and performance of physical activity.  Sport psychology is a vital tool used in all sport coaching.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Identify and discuss the role of the sport psychologist/mental skills trainer
Demonstrate an understanding of theory behind psychological skills training.
Demonstrate the selection and application of appropriate sport psychology techniques in the context of theoretical coaching situations.
Recognise limitations in terms of the application of sports psychology techniques.

Restrictions

Equivalent Courses

Course Coordinator

Tina Ryan

Lecturer

Kathleen Dale

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Experimental Research & Presentation 60%
Test 40%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $488.00

International fee $2,145.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Sport and Physical Education .

All EDSP280 Occurrences

  • EDSP280-08S2 (C) Semester Two 2008
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