Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module serves to introduce the student to the role of psychology in optimising performance in sport. Specifically, applied psychological issues faced by sports performers will be explored in conjunction with specific performance enhancement techniques. After undertaking this module, students should have further developed their understanding of relevant theoretical perspectives and methods necessary to assess and manage selected psychological challenges within a sport setting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Summarise key psychological theories and models from the area of sport psychology 2. Enhance understanding of the psychological techniques which can be employed to improve performance 3. Demonstrate an understanding of how psychological theory can be applied with various athlete populations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
MotivationStress and AnxietyImageryInjury prevention and managementBurnoutNeeds AnalysisConcentration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 59861, website, American Psychological Association – Division 47 (Exercise and Sport Psychology), 0, Website, http://www.apadivisions.org/division-47/index.aspx, 59862, website, Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology, 0, Website, http://www.aaasponline.org, 59863, website, Association for Applied Sport Psychology (ASSP), 0, Website, http://www.appliedsportpsych.org/, 59864, website, British Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences, 0, Website, http://www.bases.org.uk/Home, 59865, website, European Federation of Sport Psychology, 0, Website, http://www.fepsac.com/, 59866, website, International Society of Sport Psychology, 0, Website, http://www.issponline.org/, 59867, website, North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, 0, Website, http://www.naspspa.org/, 59868, website, 0, Website, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes
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Date of Last Revision | 31-JAN-12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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