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 Sports psychology is the study of the interaction between athletes' psychology and  their participation in sport, and carries out useful research that can be made available to athletes and coaches. A person's psychology (or state of mind) can have a significant effect upon his/her sporting performance, and the selection of competitors for elite sport is influenced by an assessment of their individual psychology, as well as factors such as recent performance and fitness.

Sports psychologists provide two major types of services: counselling in areas that affect the athlete and by providing strategies that enhance performance. They help elite athletes and sportspersons develop strategies to deal with competition and training, and assist coaches and managers in their communication and interpersonal skills. Using research to maximise practice and fitness regimes, they counsel individuals who have been injured and advise younger sportspersons on how to deal with family, problems, disappointment, homesickness, and so on.

In order to promote greater participation in sport, it is valuable to understand the psychology of the broader community and, in this way, determine those things that will motivate greater sporting participation.

AIMS OF THIS COURSE

After successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Describe the nature and scope of sports psychology.
• Identify psychological traits found in successful athletes.
• Explain effects of state of mind on athletic performance.
• Recommend ways of maintaining or increasing motivation in an athlete.
• Differentiate between positive and negative application of aggressive emotions in sport.
• Discuss the role of leadership in sports coaching.
• Explain the impact on performance of psychological interactions within a sporting team.
• Describe variations in the sports psychology of different demographic groups.

Delivery Options

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