Sports Psychology

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical practices, individual and group tasks specific to the content, reading books, book chapters and articles, access and use of specific databases and watching videos.

Learning Outcomes

The aim with this module is to promote interest and knowledge of sports psychology in order to master a set of content that will understand and frame the scope of activities and objectives of sports psychology. Acquire theoretical and practical knowledge about methods and techniques specific to this area, which for planning and action together with the athletes, in order to help them overcome situations of mental instability arising from the competition. Similarly, to understand the contribution that sports psychology can play in improving individual performance, both in athletes and in young elite athletes, coaches, referees and parents of athletes, as well as methodologies and current issues of research in this area.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

[T1] Motivation; [T2] Activation, stress and anxiety; [T3] Activation Control; [T4] Group cohesion; [T5] Leadership; [T6] Communication; [T7] Techniques for improving performance, imagery, concentration and goal setting. [T8] Burnout and Overtraining. [T9] Feedback, reinforcement and intrinsic motivation.

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria João Correia de Araújo Almeida

Assessment Methods

Continuous
Research work: 100.0%

Bibliography

[1] Williams, J. (2001). Applied Sport Psychology. Moutain View, California: Mayfield Publishing Company

[2] Smith, D. & Bar-Eli, M. (2007) Essential readings in sport and exercise psychology. HK, Champaign Illino

[3] Slaikeu, K, Trogolo, R. (1998). Focused for Tennis. Champaign, IL: HK

[4] Weinberg, R.& Gould, D. (2007). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. HK, Champaign Illinois

[5] Orlick, T. (1990). In pursuit of Excellence. Champaign, IL: HK

[6] Lynch, J., Scott, W. (1999). Running Within. Champaign, IL: HK

[7] Nideffer, R. (1992). Psyched to win. Champaign, IL: HK

[8] Hanton, S., Mellalieu, S. (2006). Literature reviews in sport psychology. New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

[9] Tenenbaum, G. & Eklund, R. (2007). Handbook of sport psychology. Wiley, Hoboken, New Jersey

[10] Martens R, Vealey RS, Burton D (1990). Competitive Anxiety in Sport. Champaign,IL: HK.

[11] Cox RH (2002). Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.